How to Avoid Jail Time in Federal Child Pornography Issues?

 In California State and federal courts, Matt Horeczko's criminal defense team has represented several clients facing child pornography-related charges - including possession and distribution.

How to Avoid Jail Time in Federal Child Pornography Issues?

Before a defendant is indicted for child porn, federal law enforcement agencies have already conducted such an extensive investigation involving electronic records and forensic computer analysis that they can't reasonably claim they didn't possess images depicting minors engaging in sexual activity before the defendant is indicted.


To obtain the best possible outcome in a child porn case, even where guilt or innocence is not in doubt, it is crucial to retain a seasoned federal criminal defense lawyer.


Based on our decades of experience, we know there are several steps a federal criminal defense attorney can take to advocate for a sentence that recognizes critical mitigating factors in our clients' lives to avoid jail time. Below, our federal criminal defense attorneys provide readers with useful information on how they can avoid a federal prison sentence for child pornography convictions.


FEDERAL CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES 


Section 2252 of Title 18 U.S. Code makes it a crime to willfully possess, create, distribute, or transport child pornography. The Child Pornography Prevention Act defines "child pornography" as a visual representation of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct - whether it's made or produced by electronic, mechanical, or by other means. Sexual images of children are prohibited under this statute.

It's illegal to willfully possess, distribute, or access child pornography with the intent of viewing it. In addition to being listed on sex offender registries, a criminal investigation of child pornography can come in many forms. If convicted, you could face up to 15 years in federal prison for each offense. Federal law enforcement agents often pose as adults interested in child pornography in a chat room as part of an undercover operation.


If you or a family is having federal child pornography charges, reach Matt Horeczko's law firm to begin preparing a defense to acquire the best possible result.


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