Amazon.com description: Product Description: Strategies for Defending Identity Theft Cases provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for representing clients charged with identity theft and fraud. Featuring experienced criminal defense attorneys from around the country, this book guides the reader through the recent rise in identity theft, and how the law attempts to define and prohibit this crime. From rogue APs and electronic pickpockets to malware and skimmers, these authors analyze how identity theft is committed, the technologies involved, and what angles attorneys can leverage when forming a defense. These authors reveal proven advice for dealing with multiple charges, creating reasonable doubt, and communicating with victims and government officials. Additionally, these leaders discuss the common mistakes that lawyers and clients make during identity theft cases, and how they can be avoided. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this growing field.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.

Chapters Include:

1. James G. Dimeas, Partner, Legal Defenders PC - "Identity Theft Cases Demand Concise Defendant Strategies"
2. Deke Falls, Founding Partner, Barnett & Falls PA - "Handling the Rise in Identity Theft Cases"
3. Mark J. O'Brien, Managing Partner, Victoria E. Hatfield, Partner, Mark J. O'Brien PA - "The Unique Characteristics of Identity Theft Crime and Defense"
4. James E. Crawford Jr., Senior Managing Partner, James E. Crawford Jr. & Associates LLC - "Understanding and Defending Identity Theft and Fraud Charges"
5. Jay R. Rooth, Partner, Moses and Rooth Attorneys at Law - "Identity Fraud Defense: Understanding the Facts Better than the Prosecution"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Sample Intake Form (Identity Theft Cases)
Appendix B: Identity Theft Statutes
Appendix C: Clark v. State
Appendix D: Motion for Discovery & Production of Documents
Appendix E: Motion Pursuant to Maryland Rule 4-252
Appendix F: Motion for Order Requiring Stenographer to Take and Transcribe Testimony Before the Grand Jury
Appendix G: Florida Statute 817.568