Aggravated Identity Theft
Statutory Citations:
Federal: 18 U.S.C. § 1028A
While Michigan has identity theft statutes, there are no direct equivalents to the aggravated identity theft enhancement under Federal Law.
Aggravated identity theft involves knowingly using another person’s identifying information during and in relation to certain felony offenses. These cases often arise from financial transactions, online activity, employment records, device extractions, and alleged fraud schemes.
Federal prosecutors must prove that the defendant knowingly used another’s identity, that the identity belonged to a real person, and that the use occurred during a qualifying underlying offense. Evidence often includes spreadsheets, digital-forensic reports, financial statements, and IP logs—frequently with uncertain attribution.
Zupac Law challenges user attribution, device access, search-warrant scope, chain of custody, and government assumptions about intent or involvement.
The statute carries a mandatory two-year consecutive sentence on top of any underlying charge, making early and strategic defense essential.
Zupac Law scrutinizes data integrity, forensic accuracy, and investigative methods to build a focused, evidence-driven defense.
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Aggravated identity theft charges require a precise, evidence-driven defense and an attorney who understands how digital investigations actually work. Zupac Law represents clients in the Eastern District of Michigan, as well as federal matters arising from Oakland County, Macomb County, Wayne County, and surrounding regions.
Our firm combines legal precision with modern investigative scrutiny, challenging assumptions, exposing weaknesses in digital-forensic evidence, and protecting clients from mandatory federal sentencing enhancements.
If you are under investigation or facing federal identity-related charges, contact Zupac Law immediately. Early representation allows us to preserve critical evidence, guide communications with federal agents, and position you for the strongest defense possible.
