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WobblerCalifornia · Penal Code § 530.5

Identity Theft

Using someone else's personal info to get money, things, or credit.

Can be charged as a felony OR a misdemeanor.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You got or used someone's personal information.
  2. 2You did it without permission.
  3. 3You used it for an illegal reason.

Possible punishment

Up to 1 year jail, or 16 months, 2, or 3 years.