Credit Card Theft Attorney in Harrisburg, PA

Arrested for Credit Card Theft? Contact Our Harrisburg Defense Lawyer Today

At The Hoover Firm, LLC, our Harrisburg credit card theft defense attorney provides solutions-focused legal representation to defendants. Our team has the experience that you can rely on to protect your rights when it matters most. If you or your loved one was arrested for credit card theft, we can help. Call us at our Harrisburg law office today for a fully confidential consultation with a top Pennsylvania credit card theft defense attorney.

Know the Law: Credit Card Theft in Pennsylvania (Access Device Fraud)

Pennsylvania treats credit card theft as a form of “access device fraud.” The statute is 18 Pa. C.S. § 4106. It covers credit cards, debit cards, account numbers, electronic access codes, and any instrument that permits payment or withdrawal of funds. To secure a conviction, the prosecution must prove:

• The defendant possessed, used, sold, transferred, or trafficked an “access device”;
• The defendant acted without authorization; and
• The defendant had the intent to obtain property or services, or an intent to defraud the card issuer, the account holder, or the merchant.

Penalties for credit card theft vary based on the value of the property obtained or attempted. It could be charged as a misdemeanor offense in some cases. However, the crime of Access device fraud (including credit card theft) becomes a felony of the third degree if the value reaches $1,000 or more. Notably, the crime becomes a felony of the second degree if the offense involves trafficking in ten or more access devices (credit cards). A conviction for felony credit card fraud can carry serious jail time in Pennsylvania.

Note: In Pennsylvania, the criminal credit card theft statute covers both completed fraudulent transactions and attempted fraudulent transactions. Even possession of another person’s card without consent may satisfy the statute if prosecutors can show intent to use it unlawfully.

How Harrisburg Credit Card Theft Lawyer David M. Hoover Can Help

Credit card theft cases are complicated. If you are facing an allegation of credit card theft, you need a top attorney on your side. David M. Hoover is a criminal defense attorney who has the experience you can trust. When you reach out to us at our Harrisburg law office, you will have an opportunity to consult with a Pennsylvania credit card theft defense attorney who can:

• Hear your story and answer questions about your case;
• Investigate the charges, gathering all relevant evidence;
• Handle correspondence with police and prosecutors; and
• Develop a personalized defense strategy designed to get the best outcome.

Call Our Harrisburg, PA Credit Card Defense Lawyer Today

At The Hoover Firm, LLC, our Harrisburg credit card theft defense attorney is committed to personalized advocacy. If you or your loved one was arrested and charged with credit card theft, we can help. Please do not hesitate to contact us today for a fully confidential consultation. With an office in Harrisburg, we defend credit card theft charges throughout the region in Central Pennsylvania.