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    • Unauthorized Use of a Credit Card in Oklahoma Can Result in Serious Consequences

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    unauthorized use of a credit card in OklahomaThe unauthorized use of a credit card in Oklahoma can result in serious consequences in Tulsa.

    In Oklahoma, anyone that is in use or possession of a credit card that is not issued to him/her is presumed to have stolen the card and can be found guilty of a felony crime. This presumption, however, can be overcome with the assistance of a Tulsa criminal defense attorney.

    Credit Card Defined

    A credit card is a card or device issued to a person, firm. or corporation by a business organization, which permits such person, firm, or corporation to purchase or obtain goods, property, or services on the credit of such organization. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1550.1

    What is Unauthorized Use of a Credit Card in Oklahoma?

    Any person knowingly using or attempting to use a credit card without the owner’s consent to obtain credit, purchase goods, property or services, obtain cash or transfer funds that was not issued to him or her, has been revoked or cancelled, or is false, counterfeit, or nonexistent, in person, on the phone, or over the internet has committed unauthorized use of a credit card in Oklahoma. This is a misdemeanor crime.

    Penalties for Unauthorized Use of a Credit Card in Oklahoma

    If the amount fraudulently obtained is less than $500: Punishable by a fine of up to $500, imprisonment for up to 30 days, or both.

    If the amount fraudulently obtained is more than $500: Punishable by a fine of between $500 and $1,000, imprisonment for up to a year, or both. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1550.2

    Theft of a Credit Card

    Taking a credit card from someone else without the cardholder’s consent or receiving a credit or debit card that you know has been stolen; with the intent to use it or sell it, is a felony crime.

    A person who has in his possession or under his control any credit card is presumed to have taken or stolen the card. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1550.22

    Penalties for Credit Card Theft in Tulsa

    Theft of a credit card is a felony offense. This is punishable by a fine of up to $3,000, imprisonment for up to three years, or both. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1550.33

    Initial Consultation: Tulsa Criminal Defense Attorney

    If you or someone you know is accused of unauthorized use of a credit card in Oklahoma, please contact a Tulsa criminal defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.

    Consult with an experienced attorney at Wirth Law Office – Tulsa today by calling 918-756-9600 or toll free at 1-888-447-7262 (Wirth Law).

    You can also send a question or brief message through this website.

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