If you've been accused of identity theft, Atlanta-area Teiger Law Center can help.
Federal financial offenses such as fraud, embezzlement, and identity theft are aggressively investigated and prosecuted by the government and politicians offer eager support for an easy media sound byte, but the reality is that the accused has constitutional rights that take precedence over a hotheaded overzealous charge for justice.
The embarrassment and harm to reputation is as important to businesses as well as yourself and your employer may wish to avoid the publicity of negative advertising as much as you do. We'll work discreetly, negotiating to get charges dismissed or reduced, and if we represent you in a trial, we will aggressively attack the prosecution's case with thorough investigation and case preparation, exposing holes in their evidence, revealing other possible suspects, and/or questioning witnesses' statements for truth and accuracy, as well as explore numerous other defenses. As a former investigative lawyer for the government, Tracy Teiger has an insider's understanding that gives him a unique edge for defense: He knows the prosecution's next move.
Atlanta Identity Theft Defense Attorney
The charge of identity theft is a serious one and carries a felony punishment of hefty fines and a one to three year prison sentence as well as court costs, restitution, community service, and probation. Second offenses may result in a prison term of three to 10 years with a fine of $50,000. Minimum prison time is a mandatory one year and increases from there. Fines can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the financial loss amount attributable to the accused person. If you have been charged with an identity theft offense, you need an experienced Georgia attorney who will defend your legal rights, explain your options and help you decide on your best course of action through every step of the legal process.
Identity theft can take many forms, from filing fraudulent tax returns and filing for/collecting Social Security checks to which you are not entitled, to passing counterfeit checks and illegal use of credit cards. Additionally, it is a crime in Georgia to use a scanning device to access, read, or store information contained on the magnetic strip of any card for the purpose of fraudulent personal use. Creating, possessing, selling or using fake IDs is not only identity fraud, a secondary charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor may be issued.
Contact a Fulton County Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you or someone you know has been accused of identity theft, the Teiger Law Center in Alpharetta and Cumming, Georgia has the expertise to represent your legal interests. Call us today for a free consultation.
