Minneapolis & St. Paul Child Pornography Defense Lawyer
Child pornography is a serious and complicated crime. It is also one that tends to receive a lot of media attention and it is very aggressively prosecuted because it is a sex crime that involves a minor or multiple minors. If convicted, the consequences are very serious and the prosecution will push for the maximum sentence, such as a long prison sentence and high fines. An individual convicted of child pornography also has to register as a sex offender in Minnesota when they have committed a crime that is considered a criminal sexual act.
If you or a loved one has been charged with child pornography, representation by a dedicated and skilled Minneapolis criminal defense attorney will have a positive impact on your case. It is important to have an experienced attorney working with you rather than accept the charges against you so you can avoid the maximum charges. There is also the fact that federal charges can be brought against you if the Internet was used in the commission of the crime in any way.
Committed State & Federal Criminal Defense
We have helped individuals throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul who have been accused of child pornography. We gather the facts in the case. Even when there is merit to the charges, there may be facts that show the maximum penalties are not needed in the matter. There are even cases where individuals are falsely accused of possessing child pornography simply because someone sent child pornography to an innocent party. No matter the reason for the charge, we are there to help you show the facts and fight for your future.
Aggressive Child Pornography Representation
There are different elements to a child pornography charge. There is the manufacturing of child pornography, the possession of child pornography, and the distribution of child pornography. A person can be cited for any of a number of these. For the manufacturing of child pornography, the consequences could be much worse than simply possessing it.
Your Minnesota criminal defense attorney will use every possible resource in order to secure the best outcome in the case. This will allow you to move forward with your life much sooner. However, a conviction can lead to prison time, fines, probation, registration as a sex offender, and various other consequences. It is in your best interest to work to avoid as many of these penalties as possible so you can have a much better future.
Contact A Minneapolis Criminal Defense Lawyer
Child pornography is a criminal offense that is very aggressively pursued because of the fact that it is a sex crime involving the minor. It is also considered an Internet crime when the Internet is used to distribute child pornography and that can result in federal charges being filed. If you have been accused of child pornography, you will need a competent and skilled Child Pornography defense lawyer by your side. To learn more about your rights and options, contact the Anderson Law Firm, PLLC at 952-582-2904 for a free consultation.
DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this article does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Please contact attorney Kirk Anderson for an initial consultation.