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Aggravated Identity Theft

Aggravated identity theft is a federal sentencing enhancement that makes it a separate, mandatory-additional offense when someone knowingly transfers, possesses, or uses another person’s identifying information during and in relation to certain predicate felonies.

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What are the legal elements and penalties of aggravated identity theft under federal law?

Aggravated identity theft is a federal sentencing enhancement that makes it a separate, mandatory-additional offense when someone knowingly transfers, possesses, or uses another person’s identifying i...