It is illegal under California state law to possess a visual depiction of a minor (17 or under) engaged in sexual activity. Possession of child pornography is a heavily sanctioned criminal charge that can result in heavy fines, probation, counseling, sex offender registration, and imprisonment in county jail or state prison. Further penalties can be imposed if enhancements were charged, including if the defendant possessed a large quantity of child pornography.
The number of cases prosecuted for alleged Possession of Child Pornography offenses has been exponentially increasing in recent years. Local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies have formed task forces to prosecute individuals for even viewing illegal images. Some of these agencies make allegations without fully considering potential defenses or plausible explanations that prove the innocence of the suspect. Such prosecutions often also do not consider the person’s age, their lack of criminal record, or their status in the community.
Because the alleged victim in these cases is a minor, the jury is often sympathetic to the story told by the prosecuting attorney. They are also often less inclined to listen to the facts and evidence the defense brings to their attention. Unfortunately, judges and juries are often prejudiced against the defendant before even hearing the facts of the case when the charges involve child pornography. Overcoming the preconceptions surrounding this type of case, and effectively representing a client accused of the possession of child pornography takes a criminal defense attorney with experience, a specialist in child pornography cases.
The Elden Law Group has criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles that are experienced in defending against child pornography charges. These cases are complicated because they are often technical, and involve the internet, or computers. For instance, if you were charged because hackers planted images or video into your computer, you need specialized forensic experts who can extract the evidence of their crimes. Our lawyers will design a defense strategy using other plausible theories for the existence of the pornography: other users, hacking, viruses and other Trojans, and even user error. Our substantial investigative resources and knowledge of the law can be counted on when your case goes to trial.
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Accused of the possession of child pornography in Los Angeles, California? Do you need a skilled defense lawyer? Contact The Elden Law Group Today!