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Fighting Identity Theft Charges in California

Statistics show that identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in the country. Of the 11 million identity theft crimes reported each year in this country, nearly a million occur in California.

It is no surprise, then, that many people can find themselves a person of interest in a California identity theft investigation. This can happen slowly over time, or can snowball away from your early intentions or expectations.

No matter the circumstances, it is important that you take all California identity theft investigations very seriously. California Penal Code section 530.5 considers most instances of identity theft felonies, and the time to take action to protect yourself is before you are charged.

The stolen items at the center of most identity theft crimes, which are used without the person's permission to take money or information, can include:

• Name
• Date of Birth
• Address
• Social Security Number
• Bank Accounts
• Credit Card

If you are a person of interest in a California identity theft investigation, the time to act is now. You have not a moment to waste, as every minute that goes by is one that the prosecution is preparing to put you behind bars.

Your first step should be to call a Ventura criminal defense attorney. An experienced lawyer may be able to help you fight the charges, or argue for a reduced sentence. Your lawyer may even be able to discourage law enforcement to press charges or earn an acquittal.

Call the experienced Ventura criminal defense attorneys of Bamieh & Erickson today at (805) 643-5555 to learn more. We represent cases in the cities of Ventura, Santa Barbara and all the surrounding areas of California.

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