Manhattan Beach Child Pornography Lawyer
About Child Pornography Crimes
Both state and federal authorities have expended considerable time, energy, and resources into investigating and prosecuting those suspected of committing crimes related to child pornography. According to California Penal Code Section 311.11, it is entirely illegal to possess any type of media (including books, pictures, and videos) that depict graphic sexual acts involving children. A person charged with child pornography will likely be prosecuted in both state and federal court, and may face penalties that include mandatory registration as a sex offender, and time spent in federal prison.
Many different criminal charges are related to child pornography, including:
- Possessing child pornography
- Possessing obscene material
- Distributing child pornography
- Peer-to-Peer sharing of child pornography(over an Internet connection)
- Sharing child pornography through an Internet chat room
- Enhancements (including prepubescent, penetration, and quantity)
If you have been charged with child pornography, it is extremely important that you contact a Manhattan Beach criminal defense attorney as soon as possible, as you may be subject to penalties that include a multi-year sentence in prison.
Defense for Child Pornography in Manhattan Beach
There are a number of strong legal defenses that can be utilized in your child pornography case. At The Law Offices of Decio Rangel Jr., we will work to establish reasonable doubt in the eyes of the court regarding the actual content of the images or video found. We will also explore the possibility that any illegal media found on your computer exists because you were hacked, or because someone else uploaded the media without your knowledge. With our extensive knowledge and experience in the area of sex crime defense, you will have a significantly increased chance of obtaining a successful outcome to your case.
If you are facing charges related to child pornography, you need to contact a Manhattan Beach sex crime attorney who can defend you in court.