There are many different types of Jury Duty Scams that occur on a daily basis. Some of the most common involve someone, reporting to be from the courthouse, requesting information to confirm or update jury pool records. Often these individuals ask for all relevant identification, including birth dates, driver's license information as well as social security numbers. An alternative to this scam phone call may even suggest or outright state that there is a warrant for your arrest because you failed to appear for jury duty, then offers the option for you to provide the information so records can be verified.
Jury Duty Scams Penalties
While jury duty scams charges are not typically labeled as such, they do fall under identity theft and fraud charges, especially if your information is then used to attempt to open a bank account, access your bank account, obtain a credit card, loan or a mortgage. In some instances Telemarketing Fraud charges may also be brought about due to the use of a telecommunication device in the perpetration of the fraud. For those that claim to be a police official or other legal representative charges of impersonation may be applied in some jurisdictions and situations.
Possible Penalties
- Jail time of up to 15 years
- Forfeiture of property
- Probation
- Significant fines and fees
- Restitution
- Community service
Jury Duty Scams Sentencing
Since these charges typically are grouped with other related charges, there may be, in some areas, the option to bump these types of charges to felony offenses. This can also include the results of the identity theft and how much money was stolen from the individual and what purposes his or her identifying information was used.
Hire A Lawyer For Jury Duty Scams
When charged with any type of identity theft or fraud based on a reported jury duty scam it is essential to immediately retain a criminal defense attorney with experience in this area. Recent enhancements to the options for sentencing through the Department of Justice have made this a very serious crime, especially if the information obtained was then subsequently used in the commission of a crime.
- If you have been charged with a Jury Duty Scam, Submit Your Case for a Free Review from a skilled Criminal Defense Attorney.
