Arrested For Credit Card Fraud in Fort Worth?

Have you been accused of using someone else’s credit or debit card number without their permission? Have you been contacted by a detective recently?

Did you know credit card fraud and abuse us is a State Jail Felony in Texas? The possible penalty range is from 180 days to 2 years in State Jail Prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Here Is How Jeff C. Kennedy Can Help You Fight A Credit Card Fraud Case

Fort Worth Credit Card Fraud Attorney Jeff C. Kennedy has over 20 years of experience in defending Credit or Debit Abuse charges.

100% of Jeff’s legal experience comes as a criminal defense attorney defending your rights. He takes apart and puts together all of your case himself, and he only represents clients just like you, who have been accused of a criminal offense. He also has a proven record of having credit card fraud cases dismissed, reduced charges, and not guilty verdicts.

Why You Can Rely On Jeff C. Kennedy

In addition to getting literally hundreds of cases dismissed and charges dropped, he’s also recognized as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in the nation according to The National Trial Lawyers. He also possesses a license to practice in front of our nation’s highest court – the United States Supreme Court!

While Jeff makes it his goal to resolve your case without going to trial (which is possible in most cases), he has the legal skills necessary to win your case at trial if necessary.

Jeff overseas your entire case, he does not send in an associate attorney to defend you. When you speak with Jeff about your case, he will be the one defend you in court, and negotiating with the prosecutor.

Do you really want to trust years of your life, your personal and professional reputation, and thousands of dollars in fines to an inexperienced lawyer?

Types Of Credit Card Fraud And Abuse Crimes

First, there’s the obvious case – using a credit or debit card that’s not yours. You can also:

• Knowingly use an expired, revoked, or cancelled card
• Use a fictitious card
• Steal a credit/debit card with the intent of using, selling, or transferring it to another person who is not the cardholder
• Buy a credit/debit card from someone you know not to be the issuer of the card
• Sell the credit/debit card yourself
• Compel the cardholder to use their card to get property for your benefit with the knowledge they financially can’t afford it
• Possess a credit/debit card that’s not your own and intend to use it

Legal Penalties For Credit Card Fraud And Abuse

Penalties will often depend on how you took the other person’s credit card, how you used it, and how much money was charged.

Texas classifies your crime based on the amount of money associated with a crime. Anything below $1,500 is a misdemeanor, and anything above is a felony. 

Misdemeanor Fraud

• Class A Misdemeanor: If your crime was less than $1,500 in value
  • up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $4,000.
• Class B Misdemeanor: If your crime was less than $500 in value
  • up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.

Felony Fraud

A felony charge is far more severe than a misdemeanor, and it will carry more jail time if you are found guilty. Texas law fraud charges are based on the amount of fraud you are accused of:

• State Jail Felony: If the value of your fraud is between $1,500 and $20,000
  • Between 180 days to two years in a state jail facility
  • Fines of up to $10,000.
• Third-Degree Felony: If the value of your fraud is between $20,000 and $100,000
  • Two to ten years in prison and
  • Fines of up to $10,000.
• Second-Degree Felony: If the value of your fraud is between $100,000 and $200,000
  • Two to twenty years in prison
  • Fine of up to $10,000.
• First-Degree Felony: If the value of your fraud is more than $200,000
  • Five to 99 years in prison
  • Fines of up to $10,000
• Enhanced Felony Charges: If you have prior convictions, or if the victim was elderly, you can be charged with an enhanced felony offense.
  • 180 days in prison up to life in prison.
  • Fine of $10,000

Additional Penalties Associated With Fraud Crimes

• Restitution payments for the amount of money you stole
• Loss of your job
• Having a difficult, almost impossible, time getting hired at future jobs
• Public humiliation
• Loss of respect from your friends, family, and coworkers
• Destruction of your professional reputation if you are a well-known professional (doctor, lawyer, dentist, accountant etc…)

Regardless of the type of credit or debit card crime you’re accused of, attorney Jeff C. Kennedy helps you get the best legal outcome possible. He’s gotten hundreds of cases dismissed involving all kinds of criminal charges – including credit card abuse.

How we helped Our client “K.J.H.” get their fraud case dismissed:

K.J.H. was accused of credit/debit card abuse, with a case filed in the 371st District Court in Tarrant County. K.J.H. could have spent 180 days to 2 years in jail. With no prior criminal record, that client was offered and could have accepted a plea bargain agreement for probation.

But instead, Jeff helped K.J.H. get their case dismissed. That’s the difference a skilled attorney with a proven track record of success makes!

Request A Free Case Review Today

While Jeff C. Kennedy makes it his goal to favorably resolve your case before it goes to trial, he can’t guarantee you a specific legal outcome. However, he will do everything in his power to make sure you get a fair resolution to your case. And very often that means your case gets dismissed.

You also get straightforward legal fees (many lawyers charge by the hour or phone call) and Jeff’s cell phone number.

It’s important to act now because the police began building a case against you the moment they suspected you were committing a crime (which can sometimes be weeks or months before your arrest).

Frightened? Confused? Overwhelmed?

If you have been accused of credit card or debit card abuse, contact Tarrant County Criminal Defense Attorney Jeff C. Kennedy immediately at 817.605.1010 for your free case review.