CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

SKILLED CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS HELPING PEOPLE ACCUSED OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CRIMES

Our talented criminal defense attorneys can help if you’ve been charged with a child pornography offense.

Depending on the facts of your case and the agency conducting the investigation, you could be facing charges under either Washington law or federal law.

The child pornography attorneys at Black & Askerov have over 30 years of combined experience fighting these types of charges. Our criminal defense lawyers are tireless in their efforts and passionate in their representation. Contact our firm now to get legal help that makes all the difference.

UNDERSTANDING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES

As stated above, the authorities can charge you with child pornography charges under either Washington law or federal law. Let’s look at both.

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY UNDER WASHINGTON LAW

Depending on the facts of your case, you could face any of the following child pornography charges under Washington law:

• Creating child pornography under RCW 9.68A.040,
• Distributing child pornography under RCW 9.68A.050,
• Possessing child pornography under RCW 9.68A.070, and
• Viewing child pornography under RCW 9.68A.075.

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY UNDER FEDERAL LAW

Depending on the facts of your case, you could face any of the following child pornography charges under federal law:

• Producing child pornography under 18 USC 2251,
• Distributing or receiving child pornography under 18 USC 2252, and
• Possessing child pornography under 18 USC 2252(4).

PENALTIES FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES

Prosecutors in Washington typically charge child pornography as a felony. The penalties may include months and even years in state prison or jail. Multiple counts will make penalties more severe.

Federal law treats offenses involving child pornography as serious felonies. Convictions generally lead to more severe penalties than those imposed under Washington law, often up to years in federal prison. For example, a first-time offender convicted of producing child pornography will face 15 to 30 years in federal prison. Offenders facing charges of sending or receiving child pornography face a 5-year mandatory minimum prison sentence.

DEFENSES TO CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES

Note that you can challenge a state or federal child pornography charge with a legal defense. Common defenses include showing that:

1. You were the subject of an unlawful search and seizure,
2. Search warrants for your home, electronic equipment, or online accounts were deficient,
3. Other people owned or accessed the electronic equipment or online accounts where images were located,
4. You were not aware of the presence of the images found on the devices,
5. Any images found did not include images of a minor.

It is important to keep in mind that every case is different and the attorneys at Black & Askerov can craft a legal defense that matches the specific facts of your case. They have long experience in doing just that.