Dallas Fraud Defense Attorneys

Credit card fraud is a serious crime

Identity theft and credit/debit card abuse refer to crimes in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses someone else’s personal data in a way that involves fraud or deception for the purpose of personal gain.  Fraudulent use of such data, including Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, and credit card numbers, can be used to steal money from the victim, and costs consumers and taxpayers millions of dollars annually.  Prosecution of these crimes is vigorous.

Not only is credit and debit card abuse illegal under Texas Penal Code §32.31, but also the U.S. Department of Justice prosecutes cases of identity theft and fraud under several federal statutes:

• The Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act was passed in 1998 and created a new offense of identity theft.
• Identity theft or fraud can also be prosecuted under laws covering—
  • Identification fraud (18 U.S.C. §1028)
  • Credit card fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1029)
  • Computer fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1030)
  • Mail fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1341)
  • Wire fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1343)
  • Financial institution fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1344)

If you are falsely accused of these crimes, we have the necessary experience to fight back to defend your innocence.  Alternatively, we work hard to negotiate plea agreements to reduced charges.

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To speak to a Modjarrad & Abusaad Law Firm criminal defense attorney about your case, call 972-789-1664 or contact us online.