Can I serve jail time for identity theft?

In Alaska identity theft cases, a number of criminal charges may be applicable to a single illegal act of stealing another’s identity. Specifically, in the state of Alaska, criminal charges of theft by deception and unlawful impersonation of a private citizen, in both the first and second degree, are commonly charged in cases involving identity theft. These charges carry varying penalties, often determined on a case-by-case basis, however, may include:

• First degree theft by deception convictions are class B felony offenses, which carry penalties of one (1) year or more of incarceration, mandatory restitution, and other conditions of sentencing. Theft by deception can also be charged as a second, third, or fourth degree offense, depending on the specific nature of the crime.

• Conviction for criminal impersonation includes penalties of no more than one (1) year of incarceration for the class A misdemeanor offense, with additional sentencing mandates likely

In reality, identify theft often encompasses the act stealing another’s identity, but also, using the identity in a fraudulent manner, typically to obtain money. These acts will incur further charges, and depending on the method of attempted profit from the identity theft, may actually incur federal criminal charges in cases involving interstate transfer of funds.

If you have been arrested for identity theft and other related charges in the state of Alaska, the only reliable method of mounting a feasible criminal defense will be through consulting with a criminal defense lawyer in the state of Alaska.