With newer, stricter laws in place, defending identity theft crimes has never been more challenging, or more necessary. The Blanch Law Firm provides an aggressive defense for anyone facing identity theft charges. Our sophisticated identity theft defense incorporates multiple criminal defense attorneys on every case, providing each client with a comprehensive legal defense. Our skill in defending high stakes theft cases and high profile criminal cases enables us to defend any identity theft charge.
Identity Theft Laws
If you have been charged with identity theft, you could be facing stiff penalties, including heavy prison time, tens of thousands of dollars in fines and more. Both the Federal Government and the State of New York have strengthened identity theft laws of late; Congress passed the Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act of 2004, and Governor Patterson passed legislation increasing prison time, fines and even Internet restrictions for anyone convicted of identity theft. The consequences for identity theft have never been higher.
Successful Identity Theft Defense
Our successful theft case results include:
- Our client was accused of 6 separate counts of Criminal Forgery and six separate counts of Larceny. If convicted at trial, they would have been sentenced to many years in prison. The Blanch Law Firm was able to secure a dismissal of all charges against the Client, protecting their rights and restoring their freedom.
- Client was charged with Enterprise Corruption and alleged to be the mastermind of a Fraud worth over $5 million. Our Client faced severe criminal penalties with mandatory jail sentences as well as civil penalties and possible criminal forfeiture of property. The Blanch Law Firm was able to secure a disposition with no jail time and a civil penalty.
Related Identity Theft Crimes
Identity Theft often accompanies such crimes as:
- Credit Card Fraud
- Internet and Computer Crimes
- Forgery
- Larceny
- Bank Fraud
- Mail and Wire Fraud
Identity Theft Defense Attorney
The Blanch Law Firm’s theft attorney team has successfully defended many individuals charged with every form of theft, including identity theft. Every Defense Attorney at The Blanch Law Firm has a successful track record, stemming from our results driven approach to criminal defense.
If you have been accused of identity theft, you need to take action and Contact the Blanch Law Firm of New York as soon as possible to schedule an initial consultation.



