Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act 2004

The Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act was signed into law on July 15, 2004. The act established penalties for aggravated identity theft and made it a crime to knowingly transfer, possess, or use someone else's means of identification during a felony violation. This includes offenses such as mail, bank, and wire fraud, as well as certain immigration and social security-related crimes. The law also provided for the imposition of additional prison time, ranging from 2 to 5 years, depending on the circumstances of the crime.