At Crotty Saland PC, our attorneys defend clients against desk appearance ticket (D.A.T.) and misdemeanor charges and arrests involving identity theft crimes found throughout the New York penal law. As former prosecutors in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office under Robert Morgenthau as well as criminal lawyers, our founding defense attorneys have a high degree of knowledge about and real world experience inside the New York City criminal courts. This vast experience specifically involves the crimes of Identity Theft in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and beyond. We use our knowledge to build strong defenses for clients who are facing identity theft charges, either because they received desk appearance tickets or were arrested, booked and charged.
We defend clients against charges such as:
- Identity Theft in the Third Degree, NY PL §190.78
- Identity Theft in the Second Degree, NY PL §190.79
- Identity Theft in the First Degree, NY PL §190.80
- Unlawful Possession of Personal Identification Information, in the Third Degree NY PL §190.81
- Unlawful Possession of Personal Identification Information, in the Second Degree NY PL §190.82
- False Personation, NY PL §190.23
- Criminal Impersonation in the Second Degree, NY PL §190.25
- Criminal Impersonation in the First Degree, NY PL §190.26
Whatever the specifics of the charge, it is critical that your attorney has practical experience with these types of cases. Attorney Jeremy Saland, a founding member of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office Identity Theft Unit and Major Case Section, has the experience, training and knowledge to develop strong defense strategies for clients charged with identity theft.
Clients come to us seeking aggressive representation after being charged with using false IDs, stolen credit cards or illegally accessing another's online banking accounts. We have represented individuals charged with using another person's Social Security number or other type of personal identification information, or participating in sophisticated data mining schemes. Some of these charges can be bumped to felonies, making it even more important to have a knowledgeable and vigorous defense.
Do not try to be your own advocate when facing charges of identity theft. A conviction can affect your ability to hold certain jobs or obtain a professional license. It can prevent you from obtaining financial aid or entry into certain educational programs. The stakes are high, even if the charge remains a misdemeanor. If the charge is bumped to a felony, you could be facing many years in state prison.
You may also face related charges for offenses such as forgery, possession of stolen property and larceny. Even if the identity theft charges are misdemeanors, the additional charges could easily be felonies, making your choice of defense lawyer very important.
Our law firm serves clients in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Westchester County. Call us at 646-808-3300 or contact us online today to speak with our New York identity theft attorneys.
A wealth of additional information on Identity Theft crimes, statutes and laws is located on Crotty Saland PC's New York Criminal Lawyer Blog and its Identity Theft section.
