Identity Theft: One of the Fastest Growing Crimes

According to some statistics, identity theft results in $50 billion of financial losses every year. Those who have their identities stolen and used fraudulently number in the range of 15 million in the U.S. annually. Many more individuals face the risk of potential identity theft when their personal information in government and corporate databases is hacked. The Department of Justice lists the various ways personal information can be stolen. These include thieves going through your trash looking for bank statements and other identifying paperwork which can be used, hacking your computer through continuing advancing technology, and listening in when you give out any information to another in such places as hotels and car rental agencies or while over the phone in a public place.

Preapproved credit card applications are another source for thieves to use. Stolen material such this which is taken from your mailbox can be used to generate credit cards which can be used fraudulently. Scams perpetrated across the internet can also result in identity theft, when thieves devise websites, popups, and other computer gimmicks designed to acquire personal information from unsuspecting users. Stolen personal information attained in any of these ways can lead to the thief obtaining loans, credit, bank withdrawals, long-distance phone services, and the purchase of a vast array of goods and other services over the internet, where face-to-face contact for financial transactions is not used.

Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyer for Identity Theft Charges

Identity theft is a serious crime for which you can face incarceration, heavy fines, restitution to victims, and probation. A conviction can also give you a permanent criminal record. Such a conviction can heavily impact your ability to find future employment as potential employers will hesitate to hire someone who they consider can't be trusted. All of this means that you should seek the most aggressive and skilled legal representation you can find to defend your name, your reputation, and your future.

The Law Offices of Jacqueline Goodman is devoted to criminal defense for clients throughout the greater Orange County area. Attorney Goodman has practiced criminal law for 18 years and has a strong track record to show for it. She has built a reputation for outstanding legal ability and client service and is known throughout the legal community for her many case wins. She has earned an Avvo rating of 10 out of 10, which is a Superb ranking. If you have been charged with identity theft or any other type of criminal offense in Orange County, contact her office to set up a legal consultation. Learn how your case can be defended with the help of an outstanding legal professional.