DARELL JACKSON , BRANDON HOOKS , BRANDON BROWN

This is the "Identity Theft Victims' Rights Act of 2004." It makes it illegal to knowingly obtain, possess, buy, or use another person's personal identifying information (like their name, Social Security number, etc.) without their permission with intent to commit fraud, obtain credit or services in their name, or illegally obtain prescription medications. The base punishment is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days jail and $2,500 fine), but it can be enhanced to Class C or D felonies for repeat offenses or aggravating factors.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

This is the "Identity Theft Victims' Rights Act of 2004." It makes it illegal to knowingly obtain, possess, buy, or use another person's personal identifying information (like their name, Social Security number, etc.) without their permission with intent to commit fraud, obtain credit or services in their name, or illegally obtain prescription medications. The base punishment is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days jail and $2,500 fine), but it can be enhanced to Class C or D felonies for repeat offenses or aggravating factors.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

This statute makes it illegal to possess or fraudulently use a credit or debit card without authorization. The offense includes taking control of someone else's card or using card information, knowing you don't have permission—or using a stolen, forged, expired, or cancelled card to obtain property, services, or credit. If property is actually obtained, penalties match theft charges; if no property is obtained, it's a Class A misdemeanor with up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

This statute makes it illegal to possess or fraudulently use a credit or debit card without authorization. The offense includes taking control of someone else's card or using card information, knowing you don't have permission—or using a stolen, forged, expired, or cancelled card to obtain property, services, or credit. If property is actually obtained, penalties match theft charges; if no property is obtained, it's a Class A misdemeanor with up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

It is illegal to take or exercise control over someone else's property without their permission with the intent to either permanently deprive them of it or withhold it long enough to substantially reduce its value or their enjoyment of it. This applies to any item of value.

Penalty: Violation

It is illegal to take or exercise control over someone else's property without their permission with the intent to either permanently deprive them of it or withhold it long enough to substantially reduce its value or their enjoyment of it. This applies to any item of value.

Penalty: Violation