Identity theft.
A person commits the offense of identity theft if that person knowingly: Uses personal identifying information belonging to or pertaining to another person to obtain, or attempt to obtain, property fraudulently and without that person’s consent; Obtains, creates, or possesses personal identifying information belonging to or pertaining to another person with the intent to: Use the information to obtain, or attempt to obtain, property fraudulently and without that person’s consent; or Give, sell, transmit, or transfer the information to a third person to facilitate the use of the information by that third person to obtain, or attempt to obtain, property fraudulently and without that person’s consent; or Uses personal identifying information belonging to or pertaining to another person, without that person’s consent, to: Identify himself or herself at the time of his or her arrest; Facilitate or conceal his or her commission of a crime; or Avoid detection, apprehension, or prosecution for a crime.
Annotations
Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 127b as added Mar. 27, 2004, D.C. Law 15-106, § 2(c), 50 DCR 9809 Dec. 10, 2009, D.C. Law 18-88, § 214(j), 56 DCR 7413 For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 214(j) of Omnibus Public Safety and Justice Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-227, October 21, 2009, 56 DCR 8668). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 214(j) of Omnibus Public Safety and Justice Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-181, August 6, 2009, 56 DCR 6903). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 102(i) of Crime Bill Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-129, June 29, 2009, 56 DCR 5495). For temporary (90 day) addition of this section, see § 2(c) of Identity Thief Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-388, March 18, 2004, 51 DCR 3382). For temporary (90 day) addition of this section, see § 2(c) of Identity Thief Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-388, March 18, 2004, 51 DCR 3382). For temporary (90 day) addition of this section, see § 2(c) of Identity Theft Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-285, December 18, 2003, 51 DCR 204). D.C. Law 18-88, deleted “; or” from the end of par. (1); substituted “; or” for a period at the end of par. (2); and added par. (3). This section is referenced in § 16-801, § 22-3202, and § 22-3227.01.
Sourced from the DC Council Open Law Library (public domain).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.