January 10, 2013

• Steven Topazio wrote this April 27, 2014 at 7:15 pm

The client, a 42 year old bank employee, received an application for criminal complaint accusing her of identify fraud after she opened up a Sears credit card account and charging over $700.00 which charges ended up in the client’s aunt’s name, hired Boston Criminal Attorney Steven J. Topazio to defend her. Massachusetts Criminal Attorney Topazio met with his client and discovered she opened a Sears credit card account so as to take advantage of Sears 10% discount for new card holders. The client provided her name and her identifying information to obtain the card but for unknown reasons, the Sears credit card which was approved was issued in the client’s aunt’s name instead of the client’s name. The client contacted Sears and told them about the discrepancy and was informed that there was an application error and that she would be issued a new Sears card. Despite the error, Sears pursued the aunt for collection. The client informed the aunt of the problem and contacted the collection department to correct the situation with no success. The collection department ignored the client but instructed the aunt to pursue criminal charges against the client for identity fraud. Boston Criminal Attorney Topazio obtained all documentation of the Sears credit card application and subsequent purchase transaction in preparation of the Clerk’s Hearing. Today, Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer Steven J. Topazio presented his evidence to the Clerk Magistrate and despite the unpaid Sears charge and identity mix up, persuaded the Magistrate to dismiss all charges against his client.