Identity Theft
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-49.1-4 — up to three years for a first identity fraud, and five to ten for a third
Identity fraud includes knowingly making a false identification document, transferring one obtained or produced without lawful authority, holding identification documents not lawfully issued to the holder with intent to use or transfer them unlawfully, or using another's identification or financial information to defraud.
| Conviction | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| ConvictionFirst | PrisonNot more than three years | FineUp to $5,000 |
| ConvictionSecond | PrisonThree years to five years | FineUp to $10,000 |
| ConvictionThird or more | PrisonFive years to ten years | FineAt least $15,000 |
A particular case is a question for a licensed Rhode Island attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-49.1-3 — Identity fraud
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-49.1-4 — Penalties
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Rhode Island attorney.