Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

A Milford man is facing criminal fraud charges in Massachusetts after being accused of identity theft, according to the Milford Daily News.

Brian J. Williams, 32, of 3 Fountain St. Apt. 2, was arrested at a Citizens Bank branch after employees told police he was attempting to open up an account with fake documents. Police report a warrant had been issued for his arrest earlier in the week after the victim reported fraudulent activity. The victim told police that Williams was a former friend who used his social security number and mother's maiden name to open up credit card accounts at Kohl's and Nordstrom.

The bank said the defendant was able to get about $400 by depositing empty deposit slips at the ATM and withdrawing cash. The victim said he suspected Williams charged about $3,000.

A Milford criminal defense lawyer experienced in handling Massachusetts theft and larceny charges will need to thoroughly review the allegations in this case. These cases are often more complicated than they appear in the newspaper and will require an attorney experienced in handling fraudulent bank transactions and identity theft allegations.

Police allegedly found him in possession of a driver's license in the victim's name. Williams faces charges of identity fraud, possession and use of a false or stolen Registry document, forging and misuse of a Registry document, forging a document and uttering a false document.

He is due back in Milford District Court for a pretrial hearing on Nov. 22.