Identity Theft: Someone Else's Crime, Your Criminal Record

In this era of quick and easy access to information, identity theft has become a major problem. Using your private information, another person can spend money with your credit card, empty your bank account, and create a number of other stressful problems for you. While most people know this, many do not realize the full extent of legal and financial complications identity theft can cause.

For example, being the victim of identity theft may end with you going to court – as a defendant. If a person with your driver’s license or social security number is arrested for a different crime, he or she could pose as you to the police. To learn about protecting your rights and your record in this kind of situation, call Rhode Island expungement lawyer James Powderly at 401-662-9006.

The Burden of a Criminal Record

Just having an arrest on your record can complicate many areas of your life, even without a record of a conviction. It is much harder to qualify for loans, find a home, get a job, or do anything that may require a background check. Now, imagine the surprise of not even knowing "you" have been arrested until you try to complete one of these tasks!

Perhaps you already know how this feels. If so, the good news is that help is available. A qualified Rhode Island expungement attorney can work with you to get your record wiped clean.

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If you have been the victim of identity theft, you have more than enough to worry about already. To discuss cleaning your record of someone else's offenses, contact Rhode Island expungement attorney James Powderly at 401-662-9006.