It’s not uncommon for prosecutors to attach additional charges to credit card fraud or identity theft charges. If a credit card or Social Security number was taken from a mailbox or over the Internet, you could face federal charges as well. As a result, if you’ve been charged with credit card fraud or identity theft, it is essential that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney who understands how these kinds of cases are investigated and prosecuted.
If you’ve been arrested for credit card fraud or are under investigation for identity theft, contact Union, New Jersey, criminal defense lawyer Mark M. Cheser today to schedule a free, confidential consultation to discuss your case.
Facing Charges Of Credit Card Theft
The criminal defense law office of Mark M. Cheser counsels and defends people under investigation or charged with the following:
- Stealing credit cards out of a mailbox
- Fraudulently obtaining a credit card
- Identity theft
- Stolen Social Security number
- Online purchases with a credit card number that isn’t yours
Challenging The Evidence Against You In Credit Card Fraud Cases
There are several issues that can arise in the course of stolen credit card cases that make it difficult for prosecutors to prove you used someone else’s credit card. It’s not unusual for prosecutors to recover retail store security camera footage allegedly showing the accused using a stolen credit card. Security camera footage is notoriously grainy and often unclear. Additionally, if a stolen credit card was used to purchase items over the Internet, it may be difficult to establish beyond a reasonable doubt that you were the one sitting behind the computer when items were ordered online — even if they were sent to your home address or P.O. box.
Contact Union, New Jersey, Credit Card Theft Attorney Mark M. Cheser
If investigators think you’re guilty of a crime, you can’t talk your way out of being arrested or charged. Don’t talk to the police if you’ve been arrested or are under investigation — contact criminal defense attorney Mark M. Cheser today to schedule a free, confidential consultation to discuss your case.
