Various defenses may be employed against the charge of credit card fraud in New Jersey. These may include:
- You had permission to use or sign for the credit card at issue
- You did not intend to defraud anyone
- You intended to return the credit card to the rightful owner (you should be able to provide evidence that you made an effort to return the credit card)
- You did not know the credit card was forged
- Mistake of fact (the prosecution does not have the facts correct)
- Mistaken identity (it was not you who used the credit card)
- Insufficient evidence to prove the elements of the crime
- Issues with police procedure and searches and seizures (your rights were violated during the police investigation, or evidence was improperly obtained and cannot be used at trial)
Credit card fraud is a potentially serious crime. If you are charged with credit card fraud in New Jersey, contact an experienced and highly knowledgeable attorney right away, such as those at Marshall Criminal Defense. They will help you analyze your options and develop a plan of defense.
