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We are led by Miami criminal defense attorney David B. Rothman, a recognized leader in the legal field. Attorney Rothman and Attorney Michael McCrossen are both former prosecutors who understand how the criminal justice system works on both sides of the court. David is also a Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocacy Specialist and Criminal Trial Lawyer by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, respectively. This specialization gives him the right to refer himself as an expert in this area of the law. Our Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Rated firm is proud to have his expertise and leadership.

Facing Charges for Identity Theft in FL?

Using someone else’s personal information without their consent constitutes identity theft, a charge which can carry serious penalties, even prison time, if a conviction is reached. While you or a loved one may have been accused of wrongdoing, you need to be aware that you have certain rights no matter what you have been suspected of doing. When your future is at stake, make sure you call a trusted Miami identity theft defense attorney from our firm immediately.

Rothman & Associates, P.A. has been serious defending criminal cases for more than 35 years, meaning we know what it takes to win. Lead attorney Rothman is a Board Certified Criminal Trial lawyer and Criminal Trial Advocacy Specialist, so you can trust that we can provide you with counsel you can rely on and fierce advocacy to protect your freedom at all costs.

What counts as identity theft?

The motivation for stealing a person’s identity can affect the charges and sentencing, since identities can theoretically be stolen for any number of reasons.

Identity theft can be associated with crimes including:

Florida Identity Theft Laws

In Florida, the act of using another’s personal information to obtain property or other items valuing more than $5,000 are facing a second-degree felony. Identity theft can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony, and either in State of Federal courts, depending on the unique circumstances of your accusation.

As an example, using another person’s personal Information can result in at least a third degree felony charge in state court, but carry a 2 year minimum prison sentence in Federal court. The penalty for many identity theft charges can be long prison sentences, sometimes as long as 30-40 years, and extremely large fines, even in excess of $1,000,000.

Your Defense Must Begin Today

You need to reach out to a skilled Miami theft crime defense lawyer as soon as you are arrested to begin your defense. Our firm can fight hard to undermine the prosecution’s case against you in any number of ways. We fully understand what you are up against with identity theft charges and we can keep you fully informed of your rights and how we can help.

Set up a case evaluation with our team to begin your case today—(305) 358-9000!

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Facing a criminal accusation is definitely among one of the most frightening situations to be in. At Rothman & Associates, P.A., our lawyers have been defending accused individuals throughout Miami-Dade County for more than 4 decades. Our criminal lawyers in Miami have a long-standing reputation for providing hard-hitting criminal defense that is always professional and passionate. We have served individuals and businesses in some of the most complex charges. We can challenge any incriminating evidence used against you by seeking the help of leading forensic accountants, handwriting analysts, private investigators, and computer experts.

When your freedom is at stake, trust an award-winning law firm led by a Criminal Law expert.

David B. Rothman a Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocacy Specialist and Criminal Trial Lawyer recognized by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, respectively. This specialization gives him the right to refer himself as an expert in this area of the law. Our Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Rated firm is proud to have his expertise and leadership.

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