Daniel D. Hinich – Identity Theft Defense Attorney Near Chicago
Identity Theft
Identity theft is a crime that typically includes using a person’s financial information without permission. It can also include using or selling other individual’s personal information such as a Social Security number, driver’s license number or birthday. In Illinois this can be charged as:
- Identification theft
- Aggravated identification theft
Aggravated Identity Theft
You can be charged with aggravated identity theft if:
- The victim is a disabled individual or a person who is 60 years old or older
- The theft occurred in connection with gang or organized crime activity.
If you are accused of identity theft or aggravated identity theft in Illinois there are very serious repercussions. You need to contact The Law Office of Daniel D. Hinich today.
Penalties for identity theft criminal offenses in Illinois are:
- Class A misdemeanor– up to 364 days in jail.
- Class 4 felony– one to three years in prison.
- Class 3 felony– two to five years in prison.
- Class 2 felony– three to seven years in prison.
- Class 1 felony– four to fifteen years in prison.
- Course X felony– six to thirty years in prison – non-probationable.
- Probation is available for most class felonies except class X.