Identity Theft Criminal

The four types of identity theft include medical, criminal, financial and child identity theft.

On average, it can take between 100 and 200 hours and six months to fix. But in some cases, it can take thousands of hours and years to resolve fully. Several key factors determine the length of the recovery process, but before we review those, let's look at the steps involved in resolving identity theft.

Identity theft in California can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor depending on (1) the defendant's criminal history, and (2) the specific facts of the case. A person convicted of misdemeanor identity theft faces up to one year in county jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

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.

If prosecuted as a misdemeanor, the maximum punishment for identity theft in California is a year in county jail and a $1,000 fine. As a felony, the penalty can be as high as three years in jail and a $10,000 fine.

If prosecuted as a misdemeanor, the maximum punishment for identity theft in California is a year in county jail and a $1,000 fine. As a felony, the penalty can be as high as three years in jail and a $10,000 fine.

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.