Credit Card Fraud
Theft of any kind is considered a crime and can lead to serious penalties. In comparison to other types of theft such as burglary or armed robbery, credit card fraud may seem to be a relatively minor crime because it rarely involves violence, property damage, or physical theft of property. On the contrary, credit card fraud is considered a serious crime in Texas, and a conviction can result in a lengthy jail or prison sentence.
If you have been arrested for involvement in credit card fraud, a criminal defense lawyer with experience in fraud cases can help you with your case. Contact Austin fraud defense attorney Ian Inglis today at 512-472-1950.
Types of Credit Card Theft
There are a number of different fraudulent actions that can result in a credit card fraud charge. If you have committed or have been involved in any of the following criminal activities, you may be facing fraud charges:
- Found or stole another person's credit or debit card and used it to make purchases
- Borrowed a card from your work, such as a tax-free credit card issued to schools, and used it for personal use
- Obtained a credit card number from a receipt or from the Internet and used it without the owner's consent
- Configured a credit card strip reader to record credit card numbers with the intent to defraud the card owner or issuer
Why You May Need a Lawyer
White collar crimes such as credit card fraud are usually classified as felonies and, if convicted, can result in punishment including a two year state jail sentence or an even longer prison sentence, depending on the total value stolen. An experienced fraud defense lawyer can inform you of all possible defense options with your case.
Depending on the evidence against you, a good lawyer can help you decide if it is better to enter a plea bargain or defend your case in court. Fraud defense lawyers are experienced at examining all details of the case to look for positive evidence to help your defense.
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Don't go into the courtroom or enter a plea bargain feeling that you are unprepared or uninformed. For sound legal advice and assistance, contact aggressive, experienced Austin criminal attorney Ian Inglis today at 512-472-1950.
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