Identity Theft Charge?

A person is guilty of identity theft if they knowingly obtain, possess or use any form of identification with the intent to commit, aid, or abet a crime. If found guilty of Identity Theft, you are also liable for civil damages of either $1,000.00 or the amount of actual damages - whichever is greater. If the theft results in damage to the victim's credit record, you are responsible for costs to repair the record. If found guilty, the defendant is also responsible for reasonable attorney's fees.

Identity Theft cannot be charged if the identification is obtained for the sole purpose of misrepresenting one's age.

• Identity Theft in the First Degree

  Identity Theft in the First Degree is a Class B felony. It can be charged when the actor, or an accomplice of the actor, uses the identification to illegally acquire money, goods or services in excess of $1,500.00.

• Identity Theft in the Second Degree

  Identity Theft in the Second Degree is a Class C felony. It is chargeable when the total value of the illegally obtained money, goods, or services is less than $1500. Second Degree Identity Theft is also chargeable when no goods, services or money is obtained, but the identification was taken with the intent that it aid or abet a criminal act.

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