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Identity theft / aggravated identity theftPossibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
§ 1028 — Identity-document fraudPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – 15 years
- Fine
- Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)
0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.
§ 1028 — Drug / violent-crime connectionPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – 20 years
- Fine
- Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)
0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.
§ 1028 — Terrorism connectionPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – 30 years
- Fine
- Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)
0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.
§ 1028A — Aggravated identity theftPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Mandatory 2 years, consecutive (terrorism: mandatory 5 years, consecutive)
- Fine
- Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)
§ 1028A is an ENHANCEMENT, not a standalone offence: the mandatory term runs consecutively to the underlying felony and may not be served concurrently.