Montana Theft

Aggravated identity theft is punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of imprisonment for two years or by imprisonment for five years if it relates to a terrorism offense. At least thus far, the government has rarely prosecuted the five-year terrorism form of the offense.

You may be wondering whether you, the victim, have the authority to drop domestic violence charges. The answer is no. Once the prosecutor's office has issued a domestic violence charge, the victim has no authority to drop the charges.Most people believe that victims of crime issue the charges.

You may be able to have your identity theft charges dropped if: You didn't obtain use a person's information unlawfully If you did not obtain or use someone else's personal information unlawfully, you are not guilty of identity theft.

Consider paying for an identity theft protection service only if: You're already the victim of identity theft or at high risk of it. You are unwilling to freeze your credit reports.You have checked and don't have adequate identity theft monitoring available for free as a benefit or as a result of a data breach.

10 Ways To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft. Destroy private records and statements. Secure your mail. Safeguard your Social Security number. Don't leave a paper trail. Never let your credit card out of your sight. Know who you're dealing with. Take your name off marketers' hit lists.

Identity thieves can also obtain your personal information by stealing your wallet or purse. When this occurs, we recommend that you immediately contact credit card companies, bank, and credit bureaus to let them know of your situation.

Federal identity theft charges usually carry a maximum sentence of 15 years in federal prison, but ID theft cases often include additional charges that can add to prison time.

Password-Protect Your Devices. Use a Password Manager. Watch Out for Phishing Attempts. Never Give Out Personal Information Over the Phone. Regularly Check Your Credit Reports. Protect Your Personal Documents. Limit Your Exposure.