How does the iteration of an offense affect identity theft penalties in New York?

No matter where the identity theft occurred, the more it happens, the harsher the penalty will be. New York identity theft is one of the highest occurring crimes out there. That is because people see it as a harmless crime when they are committing, that is of course until they get caught. It is then that they realize that they were in fact hurting a real person and in the event of being done to multiple parties by the same person, that makes it even worse. Each occurrence would constitute a new crime and would thus lead to even more charges being faced by the defendant.

What Are The Identity Theft Penalties In New York

Depending on the level of misdemeanor the identity theft is classified will determine the maximum punishment that could be faced. Here is a breakdown of the levels:

• Third degree. Up to 1 year in jail and or a $1,000 fine.
• Second degree. This could be 4 years in prison and or a $5,000 fine.
• First degree. Up to 7 years in state prison and a $5,000 fine.
• Aggravated identity theft. This is also up to 7 years in prison and up to a $5,000 fine.

These are the maximum amounts that one could face3 for each of these crimes depending on the level as well as the court.

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An attorney will be able to assist you in getting the minimum penalties possible if you work with them. Seek legal help to get you the best sentence possible if convicted.