Child Pornography Lawyer

If you are accused of possessing, distributing, or producing obscene or sexually suggestive images of minors, contact a child pornography lawyer at once. When charged with a sex crime involving a child you face not only the ire of the courts, but also a social stigma that can jeopardize your rights and your relationships even prior to conviction. Federal child pornography charges are a serious matter. Even if you are innocent of the charges, you will be judged, if not by the courts then by the people around you.

How Can a Child Pornography Attorney Help?

Child pornography is big business and a business that thrives on exploiting a particularly vulnerable segment of the population. Federal law enforcement pursues cases of child pornography with extreme vigor in an effort to eliminate the production and trade of these materials. If you are found to be in possession of such materials, you will likely be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The public outrage involved in child pornography cases often obscures the facts. In order to protect potential victims, the accused is often treated as if he or she is guilty prior to any judicial ruling. A skilled child pornography attorney can ensure that the defendant's rights are protected and can launch an aggressive defense against federal criminal charges.

Federal Child Pornography Lawyers

Under federal law, you cannot possess, produce, distribute, or receive any depiction (video, photograph, film, or computer generated picture) that is clearly of or appears to be of a minor engaging in sexual conduct. You do not have to be in possession of a hard copy of this material to be charged--it could be in your email inbox, saved on your hard drive, or stored on your phone or mobile device. Similarly, you do not have to have been involved in the production of the images to be charged, you could merely be on the receiving end. With the explosion of "sexting," or sending sexually explicit images via text message, child pornography charges are becoming more frequent. Even a teen minor who sends a picture of himself or herself may be charged with child pornography in sexting cases.

Child pornography is a serious charge. David Benowitz is an experienced litigator who can launch an aggressive defense against federal criminal charges.

Experienced Child Pornography Attorneys

Sentencing for a federal child pornography conviction depends on the role of the defendant. Production of child pornography carries a mandatory minimum 15 year prison sentence. Possession of child pornography, even with no involvement in the production or distribution of the images, carries a minimum sentence of at least 5 years in prison.

The penalties for child pornography charges are evidence of just how seriously the courts take these cases. Being suspected of having a role in the exploitation of children can feel like the whole world is against you. This is precisely why a criminal defense lawyer can be such an asset. Federal Child Pornography Attorneys know what you are up against and understand the federal court system. They can work diligently to minimize the impact of these charges in your life.

If you have been charged with the production, possession, or transmission of child pornography, David Benowitz can help. Contact our offices today at (202) 600-9900 to discuss the charges against you and the options available to you.

For more information on Child Pornography laws and their potential penalties, please consult the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.