Federal Sentencing Enhancements for Child Pornography Cases
Federal Sentencing Enhancements for Child Pornography Cases The legal landscape of federal sentencing enhancements for child pornography cases is complex and often controversial. These enhancements are designed to impose more severe penalties on individuals convicted of such offenses. This blog aims to explain these enhancements, explain their legal foundations, and examine a recent relevant case. Our experienced criminal defense attorneys at Wallin & Klarich can guide you through the legal…
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Sentence Enhancements for Child Pornography Crimes
Sentence Enhancements for Child Pornography Crimes When you are charged with a child pornography crime in California, you face severe penalties. You could be sentenced to time in prison and face expensive fines. You will also likely have to register as a sex offender for the rest of your life under California Penal Code Section 290. These consequences are very harsh. However, you could face more significant penalties if you…
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Peer-to-Peer Sharing Could Lead to Child Pornography Charges
Peer-to-Peer Sharing Could Lead to Child Pornography Charges Peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing became popular in the late 1990s, when Napster allowed music files to be shared between users. Since then, internet users have turned to more modern services for sharing and downloading files. However, P2P sharing still exists, and many people share files this way. For this reason, some people believe that peer-to-peer sharing child pornography is a secret method to…
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What is Obscene Matter in a Child Pornography Case?
What is Obscene Matter in a Child Pornography Case? One of the biggest keys in a child pornography case is the element that the defendant possessed, distributed, produced or sold “obscene matter” that involved a minor engaging in sexual conduct. If this element is not meant, you cannot be convicted of a child pornography crime. Child Pornography Crimes Requiring Obscene Matter as an Element Several child pornography crimes require the…
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Punishment for Federal Child Pornography Convictions
Punishment for Federal Child Pornography Convictions Child pornography crimes carry harsh punishment in California. In many cases involving child pornography, you could face federal charges, which are punished more severely. So, when can you be charged with federal child pornography? What are the consequences of a federal child pornography conviction? Let our experienced child pornography attorneys explain federal laws. When Will I Be Charged with a Federal Child Pornography Crime?…
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Is It Child Pornography if the Images are Altered? (PC 311.11)
Is It Child Pornography if the Images are Altered? (PC 311.11) If you are charged with a child pornography crime, you face severe consequences that could impact you for the rest of your life. A conviction of possession of child pornography carries a sentence of up to 364 days in prison, fines of up to $2,500 and lifetime registration as a sex offender. California Penal Code Section 311.11(a) prohibits the…
Read MorePerez Hilton Tweets Upskirt Photo Of 17-Year-Old Miley Cyrus; Cyrus Will Not Press Charges – California Penal Code Section 311.3(A), (B)(5)
Perez Hilton Tweets Upskirt Photo Of 17-Year-Old Miley Cyrus; Cyrus Will Not Press Charges – California Penal Code Section 311.3(A), (B)(5) On June 13, 2010, popular blogger Perez Hilton tweeted a picture that appeared to show 17-year-old exiting a car while not wearing underwear. Under applicable law, a question arises as to whether Hilton may be liable for distributing child pornography. In California, Penal Code section 311.3(a), (b)(5) criminalizes the…
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