What is the typical sentence for identity theft?

Answer by  flamiss22 (5081)

If they stole your identity but did not commit any fraud and if this is their first offense then it will be probation. If they commit a crime then jail.

Answer by  thelostone (1457)

This all depends on the courts that are handling the case. In some cases such as first offenses the offenders get off with little more then time served and probation. In others they can get several years in jail.

Answer by  patti (29325)

It depends on a number of factors, including the extent of the damage and what restitution is to be made. No one can make restitution from prison. The individual's records and personal circumstances will be considered as well.

Answer by  vkcopper (358)

Penalties- two years for anyone who commits "aggravated identity theft" possess false documents and five years for identify theft for the purpose of committing a terrorist act.

Answer by  Anthony9 (14)

They will receive a maximum of 15 years in prison with a possibility of 25 years if it can be proved it was to aid terrorism.

Answer by  maber (1427)

It really depends if they have done this or any type of crime before and if they have a good atty or the prosecution has good or bad evidence. Worst case, jail time and full retribution, best case, some probation and maybe house arrest. Make sure you stay active in the case to get the best results.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well, if it very serious, then they get 12. 5 years in presence and charged up to 250 grand financially.

Answer by  cluber (37)

It depends on the prior record and what the judge feels needs to happen to protect society, punish and deter, and rehabilitate the offender. It could be as little as 10 days jail or as much as 2-5 years prison.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well it depends on what they have done in the past before. If they actually committed some kind of fraud with your identity, then they will receive a sentence. But if they did not commit any kind of fraud before, they will just get some type of probation sentence for a few months.

Answer by  shandilyan (180)

Identity theft is a term used to refer to fraud that involves someone pretending to be someone else in order to steal money or get other benefits. It comes under these five categories - Business /commercial identity theft,Financial identity theft,Identity cloning,Medical identity theft,Criminal identity theft.

Answer by  Anonymous

I ws chrged with 4 counts of identity thft felony that I did not even know about -went to my pac and send and mess of cr apps and 4 crds to prnts, thr fr a mnth , not actvd an i rprted the fraud - what will happen fl

Answer by  zbeard (1)

My Husband has been changing my comcast security information and other bank information, what should i do. Weve been separated for two years so i dont know he has done.he's great in computer programming.