Child Pornography Defense · Avoid Sex Offender Registry
Imagine what would happen if by simply typing the words "cocaine" into Google, you could make a bag of cocaine suddenly appear. Well, that's what happens every day with child pornography on the Internet. Sometimes, simple curiosity gets people in trouble; sometimes it's the ease of obtaining this kind of illegal material that leads people deeper into dangerous waters.
Whether it was one nude picture, a dozen or hundreds, once you face a criminal charge of possession of child pornography, you face the possibility of time in jail. Your sentence could brand you as a registered sex offender for the rest of your life.
At the law offices of Greg Smith and Associates, our Salt Lake City pornography lawyers are experienced, accomplished and boast a strong track record of successful outcomes in sex crime cases. Our lead attorneys have prosecutorial experience, and one was even a police officer. Contact a Utah sexual battery lawyer at Greg Smith and Associates. Call 801-924-4934 or toll free 888-708-8867.
Child Pornography Charges
We make sure no client faces the powerful arm of the law without an equally powerful defense. We represent people in facing criminal charges of:
- Possession of child pornography
- Receipt of child pornography
- Distribution of child pornography
- Soliciting a minor
- Importuning
- Production of child pornography
Online Solicitation
Law enforcement agents are actively working to entrap people they consider to be online predators and pedophiles. Posing as children or teens, police engage people online, creating opportunities for adults to develop relationships with them that can turn into conversations or offers for sex with a minor. If the adult falls for these conversations in chat rooms, via instant messaging, or on Internet forums, the police are waiting on the other end to make an arrest.
Many Unsuspecting Internet Users Have Gotten Into Trouble
Sometimes people get busted for crimes related to child pornography because somebody else downloaded materials onto their computer, or a computer virus downloaded the illegal material. If a person has downloaded illegal images onto your computer that depict minors engaged in sexual activities, it is best to replace the hard drive. Simply deleting files is not adequate self-protection because the images are still encrypted on the hard drive.
A good rule of thumb is to never download any pornography because one can never know the age of the model that's being downloaded. A young "woman" may be under 18 years old and therefore technically a "child."
Problems With Violations of Sex Offender Registration Requirements?
If you have a prior conviction for a sex offense and are required to register as a sex offender, you face a number of requirements that must be completed in a timely way. It's easy to run into problems when trying to meet these requirements, and then to find yourself in trouble with the law.
If you've been accused of violating the requirements of the sex offender registry, talk with one of our criminal defense lawyers. We may be able to negotiate on your behalf to minimize the consequences.
Contact a Utah Internet Sex Crimes Attorney
If you suspect you are being investigated for child porn or have been charged with possession, distribution of child pornography, contact a Utah Internet sex crimes attorney at the law offices of Greg Smith and Associates for a free initial consultation at our office in West Jordan or Park City.
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Clients with disabilities or impairments
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