can i charge identity theft charges against my ex wife for using my imformation to obtain credit cards online
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can i charge identity theft charges against my ex wife for using my imformation to obtain credit cards online
Asked on May 20, 2009 under Criminal Law, California
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M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
You certainly can. And she is just not guilty of identity theft; there is also intent to defraud, mail theft, and forgery among others. These are both state and federal crimes. If you pursue this she is in serious trouble.
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