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The Relationship Between California Identity Theft and Using Another Person's I.D. Card

By Neil Shous, Esq.

Identity theft is a rising crime, not only in California but across the nation. As a result, police and prosecuting agencies are quick to arrest and prosecute individuals suspected of this offense. But identity theft encompasses a variety of conduct, not all of which should necessarily subject an offender to this serious type of fraud charges. A classic example is Vehicle Code 13004 VC California?s law against unlawful acts with identification cards. Vehicle Code 13004 VC California?s law against unlawful acts with identification cards is a misdemeanor that only subjects you to six months in a county jail and a maximum $1,000 fine. While many ?kids? violate this offense by posing as friends who are over 21 so that they can gain entrance to bars/nightclubs, many people violate this offense for more serious reasons...continue to full post

Full post as published by California Criminal Defense Blog on October 22, 2010 (boomark / email).