What will happen if I stole a credit card and used it? 51 Answers as of August 24, 2011

August 15, 2011 You will likely be charged with four counts of fradulent use of a credit card. All of these charges will likely be felony charges. You could also be charged with theft of the credit card.

I cannot answer correctly without further information such as are the other jurisdictions stillinNY or other states, etc. but you can be charged with different types of theft depending upon all the facts and circumstances. you should hire an attorney.

You could be charged with Forgery, a Class C Felony, which carries a sentence of 2 to 8 years and up to a $10,000.00 fine. There are other lesser charges which could also be involved.

First off, I suspect that you will loose your job, and quite possibly your nursing license. As far as charges: those could range anywhere from a felony to a gross misdemeanor. Under either classification, you could be looking at jail time. This is a very serious situation. While it sounds like you are guilty, an attorney may still be able to help you mitigate the situation. Consult with an attorney.

You will be charged with a felony.

What you describe is 4 State Jail Felonies. You can be arrested and charged and as a nurse, you are aware that this could cost you your license. Has the act been discovered? Can you make amends immediately?

you have commited a crime that will not only affect your nursing license but also affect you life with a criminal record. You have to take a chance and talk to your client, pay back the money, and hope they don't call the authorities.

You may be charged with a felony and if you are convicted of a felony, that is not going to be very good for your chances of remaining a nurse. I cannot tell from your question if you are charged yet but you cannot hire a Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer fast enough. View www.notafraidtowin.com for details about my firm. If you have not been charged, you may be able to stop the charges with a proactive criminal attorney intervening on your behalf. If you have been charged, a criminal attorney who really fights for you may be able to get the felony reduced to something that won't effect your career.

You can be accused of a felony or a misdemeanor depending upon which offense the prosecutor decides to file against you. The problem is there likely will be bail and you will be taken into custody until you post the bail. You should immediately contact our law office so we might help you.

You could be found guilty of one or more felonies and lose you license to nurse. This could possibly lead to prison.You need an attorney.

Thank you for your inquiry First of all, you should not be making admissions on the Internet. This can only result in bad things happening. Second, you should immediately retain an attorney. There may be a way to even avoid charges. If not, the attorney can be instrumental in getting this taken care of, and perhaps even keeping this off your record. Being in the health care field, this may extraordinarily helpful for your job or a future job. If in Macomb Oakland or Wayne Counties, you can contact this office for an appointment. I should caution that the longer you delay addressing this, the worse it can get. So the sooner the better. I hope that this was helpful.

You should talk to an attorney. There maybe a way to address the situation and not cost you your job or license. Act quickly.

We recommend you retain a criminal defense attorney ASAP concerning your rights and options as to any financial transaction credit card fraud charges. Good luck.

The possibilities are being charged with a misdemeanor credit card fraud charge or felony forgery IF you signed the card owner's name. Because you used the card in 4 different jurisdictions there is the possibility of similar charges arising out of each jurisdiction. Assuming an eventual conviction any sentence is dependent on a number of factors. Incarceration could result if you have been convicted of similar conduct in the past. Time to consult with an attorney.

You can be charged with the fraudulent use of a credit card as well as theft in each of the jurisdictions in which you used the card.

It depends on how you are charged. You may be charged with 4 separate misdemeanors because of the low value. However, you may be charged with 4 separate felonies because each unauthorized use of a credit card is a felony.

It depends. You may not get caught. You could be charged with theft as a misdemeanor or even credit card fraud as a felony. If you are charged contact a lawyer ASAP Do not use the card again.

You will be charged with a felony. You will either plead to a misdemeanor or go to trial on the felony. Credit card fraud is a foolish crime that invariable results in an arrest and a conviction. You may lose your nursing license. You have shown a very poor decision making process and violated the trust of your patient. You probably should not be a nurse as you cannot be trusted to take care of people. After you are convicted you will find it hard to work and all of this over only $250. I hope that this is the last time you abuse the trust of your patients. You will not go to jail, but you have destroyed your career and your reputation.

Likely felony charges of identity theft and unauthorized use of financial transaction device in each jurisdiction.

You can be arrested and prosecuted for "unauthorized use of an access card" which is a felony.

Since the amount is under $500 you might he charged with misdemeanor theft. My suggestion would be to pay the money back before charges are filed as this sort of incident could prevent you from further employment in your field.

You can be arrested for theft, fraud, possession of stolen property. and even burglary. Advice: Hire an attorney to help minimize the legal consequences of your actions.

You will be charged with theft or financial transaction fraud. Your status as a nurse makes your case more tricky.

Make restitution immediately and hope no charges are filed. You could be charged with ID theft and theft.

You could be in a lot of trouble, for sure. You are guilty of credit card theft, which these days is extremely serious. In all probability, you will be summoned to the police station for questioning. Seriously, get an attorney as soon as you hear from the police, and take him with you when you are interviewed. This is a serious problem, do not take it lightly. The ramifications of a conviction will follow you for life, and jeopardize your licensing as a nurse.

You can be charged with 4 counts of felony theft. You should hire an attorney right away.

You may face at least Forgery and Identity Theft.

You could face felony identity theft. That is, unless you are either smart about it or get a lawyer now. Most people, by themselves, end up making incriminating statements and eventually get charged.

Be charged with any number of crimes. The amount sounds like misdemeanor. You will certainly need an attorney to try and avoid jail and a criminal record.

If you are caught, you could be charged with Larceny by Credit Card, Larceny Under $250 (for each use), Uttering, Forgery, etc. It is unlikely that you will be charged with all of these. Probably Larceny Under $250 and Larceny by Credit Card.

Possible charges of burglary and theft[s]. You’ll learn the actual charge[s] filed against you when you appear for arraignment at your first court hearing if and when you are arrested. What can you do? Hire an attorney, unless you know how to effectively represent yourself in court against a professional prosecutor intending to convict. A little free advice: exercise the 5th Amendment right to SHUT UP and do NOT talk to anyone except an attorney about the case. That includes on this or any other web site or public forum. It also includes any communication or dealings with the employer, clients, etc. Most police and prosecutors will happily tell you that 95% of people convict themselves by trying to be 'helpful and cooperative', either during initial contact, questioning, interview or interrogation. If you haven’t yet been arrested, your attorney may be able to negotiate a civil compromise agreement with the clients and employer that will avoid you being prosecuted.

You can potentially be charged with identity theft and fraud, and maybe even federally due to the multiple state issue. I'd suggest having a good attorney on speed dial, because it may be possible to lose your license or your job with such a charge.

If the client files charges with the police, the police will refer to District Attorney. The DA would file Petty Theft and possibly Credit Card Fraud Charges. All of which most likely Misdemeanors. If charged you need to consult with experienced criminal attorney who regularly practices in the court where the criminal complaint is filed.

You could be charged with multiple felonies. You could lose your nursing license.

You could be charged with petty theft and/or felony credit card and identity theft offenses.

If the client notices and reports to the police, you could be charged with several counts of theft and fraud. The police may want to speak with you. Do not speak with them until you have spoken with a lawyer. Your nursing license could also be in jeopardy. You would be wise to retain a lawyer immediately.

You can be charged with a felony.

You're potentially facing felony forgery, identity theft, credit card fraud and burglary charges, just to name a few. Time for a lawyer.

Depending on the facts of your case, you could be charged with forgery, identity theft, theft, and if you were entrusted with the credit card embezzlement. All of these charges are very serious and you are subject to charges in each jurisdiction.

You can be charged with a state jail felony credit card abuse in four jurisidictions. In addition, you may be able to be charged in the county in which the complainant lives with burglary of a habitation - a second degree felony - because you entered with the complainant's effective consent (because the consent was obtained by fraud.)