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Identity Theft

At the law office of O’Hara & O’Hara L.L.C. we represent clients who are arrested, cited, charged, or indicted for Identity Theft crimes. We pride ourselves on offering professional attention to every case. Our lawyers are experienced and aggressive in Identity Theft cases, and are not afraid to fight for our clients. We have been fighting for our clients for over 60 years.

We know how important it is for an individual to avoid a criminal record which could affect their career regarding Identity Theft offenses. Our Attorneys provide our clients with smart, zealous, dedicated, caring, and hardworking representation.

We handle Identity Theft cases in City, State, and Federal Courts throughout the State of Kansas. Our office is located in Wichita, Kansas. We work hard to protect the rights and the futures of our clients.

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Kansas Aggressive Identity Theft Defense

At O’Hara & O’Hara L.L.C. one of our areas of focus is Identity Theft Defense law. Identity Theft offenses can be complex and provide many legal issues. Our lawyers provide experienced, aggressive, and intelligent representation to our clients. The following is the Identity Theft statute for the State of Kansas:

21-4018 Identity theft; identity fraud.

(a) Identity theft is obtaining, possessing, transferring, using, selling or purchasing any personal identifying information, or document containing the same, belonging to or issued to another person, with the intent to defraud that person, or any one else, in order to receive any benefit.

(b)  Identity fraud is:

(1)  Using or supplying information the person knows to be false in order to obtain a document containing any personal identifying information; or

(2)  altering, amending, counterfeiting, making, manufacturing or otherwise replicating any document containing personal identifying information with the intent to deceive.

(c)  (1)  Identity theft is a:

(A)  Severity level 8, nonperson felony, except as provided in subsection (c)(1)(B); and

(B)  severity level 5, nonperson felony if the monetary loss to the victim or victims is more than $ 100,000.

(2)  Identity fraud is a severity level 8, nonperson felony.

(d)  It is not a defense that the person did not know that such personal identifying information belongs to another person, or that the person to whom such personal identifying information belongs or was issued is deceased.

(e)  As used in this section “personal identifying information” includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(1)  Name;

(2)  birth date;

(3)  address;

(4)  telephone number;

(5)  drivers license number or card or non-drivers identification number or card;

(6)  social security number or card;

(7)  place of employment;

(8)  employee identification numbers or other personal identification numbers or cards;

(9)  mother’s maiden name;

(10)  birth, death or marriage certificates;

(11)  electronic identification numbers;

(12)  electronic signatures; and

(13)  any financial number, or password that can be used to access a person’s financial resources, including, but not limited to, checking or savings accounts, credit or debit card information, demand deposit or medical information.

(f)  This section shall be part of and supplemental to the Kansas criminal code.

At the law office of O’Hara & O’Hara L.L.C. our clients come first and we will do what it takes to defend and uphold your rights. Our attorneys have represented many clients who have faced Identity Theft charges. In some instances, it is possible to resolve the case without going to trial. However, if the prosecutor is not willing to be reasonable, we are fully prepared to take the case to trial. We will do what is in our client’s best interests. Since deciding to settle or take the case to trial is always our client’s decision, we will supply the legal advice needed to help our clients make an informed and intelligent decision.

Proven Identity Theft Defense Results in Wichita, Kansas

We will defend you or your loved ones criminal case aggressively. Our experienced Identity Theft Criminal Defense Attorneys take pride in their work and their case results reflect their dedication to the client. Regardless if you or your loved one has been charged with, being investigated for or accused of an Identity Theft Offense, you need aggressive representation immediately.

Contact an Experienced Kansas Identity Theft Defense Lawyer

We know that criminal charges are difficult, requiring hard work and dedication on the part of a defense lawyer. We work hard to protect the rights and the futures of our clients. We offer a free Identity Theft consultation to discuss your legal matter during which all the facets of your case will be thoroughly examined and advice will be offered to you on how to proceed. If you choose to retain us, it will be our goal to provide you with a service that will be of benefit to you and your family.

Contact us at 316.263.5601 for a consultation to discuss your legal options regarding a Identity Theft Offense. Or stop by to visit us at our office at:1223 East First Street – Wichita, Kansas 67214