Phoenix Man Charged with ID Theft
Typically when you hear about identity theft, it involves a onetime occurrence. Someone uses another’s name or information to buy something on credit. Well in this case, a Phoenix man is accused of assuming someone else’s identity for a period of 8 years!
Officials began investigating when an Ohio man reported a possible identity theft when he was experiencing “legal, financial, and tax complications”, according to ABC 15 News. Investigators were led to 37 year old Marcus Jones, who is now facing 5 counts of identity theft and 5 counts of forgery.
It turns out Jones had been allegedly using the Ohio man’s name and information since at least 2001. He not only made purchases under the name but pled guilty to criminal charges in 2003 and 2008 using the victim’s identity.
When investigators found Jones, they found him to have a business, cars, and credit cards, all under the other man’s identity. Now he faces felony charges and several years in prison.
Whether it’s a one-time event or a long term operation like this one is said to be, the consequences can be detrimental to your future.
Identity theft is a class 4 felony and carries a 2 ½ year maximum sentence for a first time offender. Like any other crimes, the more times you do it the harsher the potential sentence. Also, if this isn’t your first exposure to the system, judges and prosecutors are less likely to be sympathetic to your situation.
If you are facing criminal charges like identity theft, fraud, forgery, or other white collar crimes, an aggressive defense attorney is crucial. Having an attorney willing to go the extra mile can make a big difference in your case and possibly in the results as well.
Contact me to talk about your charges today. It’s my job to know the law and I am willing to bet I have some worthwhile advice for you.
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