What are the Penalties for Unlawful Use of a Credit Card, or Credit Card Fraud Law?
Under Illinois law, Unlawful Use of a Credit Card, or Credit Card Fraud, is a Class 4 felony if the amount does not exceed $300 in any 6 month period. In Illinois, a Class 4 felony is punishable by 1 to 3 years in prison and probation is a possibility. If the amount exceeds $300 in any 6 month period, Unlawful Use of a Credit Card is a Class 3 felony. In Illinois, a Class 3 felony is punishable by 2 to 5 years in prison and probation is a possibility. The Chicago criminal defense attorneys at Legal Defenders, P.C., have had numerous cases where the felony charges for Unlawful Use of a Credit Card were reduced to a misdemeanor. The credit card laws, and credit card fraud law is complex and always changing. It is important that you hire an attorney that is familiar and experienced with the credit card fraud law and credit card law.
