Utah Internet Sex Crimes Attorney
Child Pornography Defense · Avoid Sex Offender Registry
Charges of child pornography and other types of Internet sex crimes (such as soliciting a minor by way of instant messaging) can throw a person's life into total chaos. A person can get in trouble for possession and distribution of childhood pornography because of the ease with which such crimes can be committed. Furthermore, law enforcement agents often seek to entrap people who troll chat rooms by posing as teenagers looking for erotic connections.
If you are under investigation or have been charged with child pornography or other Internet sex crimes, it is best to remain silent and contact a criminal defense lawyer for guidance and — if necessary — representation.
Many Unsuspecting Internet Users Have Fallen Into Trouble
Imagine if a person could simply type "cocaine" into the Google search engine, and then "poof," a bag of cocaine were to drop into his or her or lap. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happens when it comes to childhood pornography crimes committed through the Internet. Curiosity with no intent to act on impulses to check out porn sites can end up labeling a person as a pedophile or an online predator through legal charges. You may be listed as a registered sex offender for life because of a child pornography conviction.
Often, people with no criminal history get nailed with child pornography-related charges. Often they are just curious, and are alone at their computer in the wee hours of the morning. Sometimes, people get busted for this crime because somebody else downloaded the material onto their computer, or a computer virus caused all the illegal downloads. Furthermore, porn sites are notorious for putting worms, spy ware and other malware on your computer.
Word to the Wise About Internet Crimes, File Downloads, Deletion and Hard Drives
Be aware that simply deleting files is not adequate self-protection because the images are still on the hard drive. If a person has downloaded illegal images depicting minors engaged in sexual activities onto your computer, it is best to replace the hard drive.
Also, a good rule of thumb is to never download any pornography whatsoever 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."
Charges of Importuning, Soliciting Minors, Receipt of Child Pornography Are Serious
Perhaps police want to question you about alleged production of child pornography. Or you may be in trouble over violations of sex registration requirements. Call or e-mail Greg Smith and Steven Russell, Criminal Law Attorneys, to schedule a free initial consultation. Learn how to guard your constitutional rights through all phases of any potential or actual sex crime defense matter.
