THEFT & PROPERTY LAW — CALIFORNIA
Identity Theft in California — PC §530.5 Explained
Identity theft under PC §530.5 — using another person's personal information for any unlawful purpose — is a wobbler in California carrying up to 3 years in state prison. Federal identity theft charges under 18 U.S.C. §1028 carry up to 15 years.
Reviewed by Daniel S. Rubin, CA Bar 302093 · Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
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Identity Theft California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- PC §530.5 / 18 U.S.C. §1028
- Classification
- Wobbler (state) / Felony (federal)
- Maximum Penalty
- Up to 3 years state prison / up to 15 years federal
- Probation Eligible
- Yes for state charges
- Strike Offense
- No
- Related Codes
- PC §530.5PC §532PC §47018 U.S.C. §1028
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