Richmond Child Pornography Lawyer
Virginia Child Pornography Possession & Distribution Laws
Many law enforcement agencies are on the lookout for people who produce, possess or distribute child porn and when they suspect anything, they raid homes and organizations to apprehend the guilty individual. Despite whether or not you are guilty of the crime makes no difference. The moment that you face such austere accusations, there is a social stigma involved that makes it difficult to clear your name.
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When you are facing sex crime allegations of this nature, not only is your reputation tattered, but your career, your family life and your social network can be damaged. Usually, child pornography is a federal offense, which means that the arrest and prosecution of the crime will be intense and unrelenting..
If you have been accused or charged with child pornography possession or distribution, speak with a Richmond child pornography attorney from Vaughan C. Jones, Attorney at Law.
Penalties for Child Pornography in Virginia
Even if you are a first time offender accused of child pornography, you will be surprised as to how harsh the penalties are for the offense. It is a known fact that these types of offenses come with mandatory prison time.
The federal penalties for child pornography crime are as follows:
- First Offense for Producing Child Porn: Under Federal Law this crime is punishable for 15-30 years in prison as well as a steep fine.
- First Offense for Possession of Child Porn: This is a class 6 felony. With any conviction of possession you could be looking at a five year prison sentence as well as possible sex offender registration.
- First Offense for Transporting Child Porn: If you are found transporting this material across the states or in foreign commerce, then you can face serious fines along with a prison sentence of 5-20 years.
It is important to remember that if you have any previous sex crimes on your record including sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation or child pornography, then you can face aggravated charges and significantly stiffer penalties. You should also know that any child pornography case can lead to sex offender registration.
Possession or Distribution of Child Pornography in VA
According to United States Federal Law, any sexually explicit images, digital images, computer generated images or videos that contain children and minors are considered to be illegal contraband. Federal law also notes that it is against the law to entice, coerce or persuade anyone under the age of 18 to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing child pornography. The offense is handled in the federal jurisdiction if you us the internet to download the explicit material or if you use U.S. mail carriers to take the material across a state or international border.
If you are found producing, possessing, receiving or distributing sexually explicit material involving a minor, including undeveloped film, then you could face federal criminal charges. Even if you attempt to commit a child pornography crime, but are not successful, you can be prosecuting for this federal offense. They have also expanded this crime to include any cartoon imagery of a minor engaging in sexual conduct.
Here at the firm, we defend against a number of child pornography crimes including:
- Possession of child porn
- Production of child porn
- Distribution of child porn
- Reception of child porn
Many times the government agencies look to find people who have purchased child pornography by going through their credit card records. If you or someone you know is facing any of the above sex crimes, then it is vital that you obtain an aggressive criminal defense attorney to protect your rights against the state or federal prosecution.
Defending Child Pornography Charges in Virginia
Searching for an attorney for child pornography in Richmond? Here at Vaughan C. Jones, Attorney at Law we have experience defending against state and federal crimes. Our Richmond child pornography lawyers have extensive courtroom litigation experience and the negotiation skills to help you fight your child pornography charges.
In order to evade a criminal conviction and a lifelong sex offender registration, you will need to act fast. A strong defense begins immediately so get the help of a former prosecutor on your side. If you or a loved one has been charged with a child pornography crime, speak with a sex crime lawyer from our firm without delay.
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