Child Pornography
It is illegal to possess, manufacture, distribute or sell any material that exploits a minor. Any visual depiction of actual or simulated sexual conduct by an individual that is under the age of 18 is considered child pornography. In an effort to increase awareness about the severity of child porn cases, several states in the US have gone as far as adopting laws stating that materials without nudity can even be considered child pornography.
Due to the widespread diffusion of the internet (the world wide web) into our society, culture and everyday lives, laws prohibiting child pornography have become increasingly stringent. The internet makes it easier for an individual to become inadvertently involved in child pornography cases. Today, many computer users unknowingly download images and videos depicting sexual acts including minors. These computer users can be charged with very serious offenses even though they had no intention of getting involved with child pornography.
Punishments for individuals caught possessing, manufacturing or distributing child pornography can increase if the offender has prior criminal convictions, is on probation, or if there are additional circumstances surrounding the incident. Individuals convicted of internet sex crimes must list their name on the New York Sex Offender Registry and will carry the label of a sex offender for the rest of their life.
There are many considerations in the defense of child pornography charges including the accused individual’s knowledge of the material, intentions to distribute the material and the method by which the material was obtained. One of the most important goals of an experienced child pornography case defense team is to prevent prosecutors from making additional criminal charges against the accused individual.
If you have been arrested for a computer crime including distributing child pornography, soliciting sex from minors, child molestation or lewd conduct involving a minor, you will need an experienced attorney to help you fight for your freedom and for your name. Punishments for crimes involving minors have increased dramatically over the years and now include substantial prison sentences and life-long sex offender registration requirements.
Stephen Bilkis & Associates are highly skilled criminal defense attorneys with years of experience working with child porn cases. If you are in need of an experienced lawyer, call us immediately at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW. We offer free consultations for those charged with possession, sale or distribution of child pornography.
Due to the widespread diffusion of the internet (the world wide web) into our society, culture and everyday lives, laws prohibiting child pornography have become increasingly stringent. The internet makes it easier for an individual to become inadvertently involved in child pornography cases. Today, many computer users unknowingly download images and videos depicting sexual acts including minors. These computer users can be charged with very serious offenses even though they had no intention of getting involved with child pornography.
Punishments for individuals caught possessing, manufacturing or distributing child pornography can increase if the offender has prior criminal convictions, is on probation, or if there are additional circumstances surrounding the incident. Individuals convicted of internet sex crimes must list their name on the New York Sex Offender Registry and will carry the label of a sex offender for the rest of their life.
There are many considerations in the defense of child pornography charges including the accused individual’s knowledge of the material, intentions to distribute the material and the method by which the material was obtained. One of the most important goals of an experienced child pornography case defense team is to prevent prosecutors from making additional criminal charges against the accused individual.
If you have been arrested for a computer crime including distributing child pornography, soliciting sex from minors, child molestation or lewd conduct involving a minor, you will need an experienced attorney to help you fight for your freedom and for your name. Punishments for crimes involving minors have increased dramatically over the years and now include substantial prison sentences and life-long sex offender registration requirements.
Stephen Bilkis & Associates are highly skilled criminal defense attorneys with years of experience working with child porn cases. If you are in need of an experienced lawyer, call us immediately at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW. We offer free consultations for those charged with possession, sale or distribution of child pornography.