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Can you summarize WYST Title 6, Chapter 3, Article 9?
OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY > THEFT OF IDENTITY
Short Summary
This section of the Wyoming Statutes addresses the offense of theft of identity. It applies to individuals who willfully obtain personal identifying information of another person and use that information for any unlawful purpose, including obtaining credit, goods, services, or medical information without the person’s consent. Personal identifying information includes various data elements such as address, telephone number, social security number, driver’s license number, account numbers, and more. Theft of identity can be classified as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the economic benefit gained or attempted to be gained by the defendant. The penalties range from imprisonment and fines for misdemeanors to imprisonment, fines, or both for felonies. Additionally, if a restitution plan is ordered, the court may include payment for costs incurred by the victim, such as attorney fees and expenses related to clearing credit history or satisfying debts arising from the defendant’s actions. In cases where personal identifying information is used to commit a crime in addition to theft of identity, the court records must reflect that the person whose identity was falsely used did not commit the crime.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals who willfully obtain personal identifying information of another person and use that information for any unlawful purpose
What does it govern?
Offense of theft of identity
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Theft of identity can be classified as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the economic benefit gained or attempted to be gained by the defendant. The penalties range from imprisonment and fines for misdemeanors to imprisonment, fines, or both for felonies. Additionally, if a restitution plan is ordered, the court may include payment for costs incurred by the victim, such as attorney fees and expenses related to clearing credit history or satisfying debts arising from the defendant's actions.
Jurisdiction
Wyoming