Child Pornography
I am 17 Years Old and was Caught Sexting My 16-Year-Old Girlfriend. Can I Be Charged with Possession of Child Pornography? (CPC 311)
"Sexting" and Child Pornography "Sexting" is a term that refers to the sending of lewd or sexually explicit text messages to another person. "Sexts" that include sexually explicit images of a minor are a form of child pornography. In order for you to be convicted of possession of child pornography, the prosecution must prove that you knowingly possessed any material that involved a person under the age of 18 engaging…
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Should Lawyers be Disbarred for Possessing Child Pornography?
The California Supreme Court is debating whether or not to make any conviction for possession of child pornography a crime that mandates a lawyer's equivalent of the death penalty: disbarment. Citing "moral turpitude" as the reason to revoke a lawyer's license, the court is being asked to decide whether a conviction for child pornography possession should continue to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, or whether the crime is so…
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Should Those Convicted Of Child Pornography Pay Restitution To Victim(s) Depicted In The Content? PC 311
On June 27, 2013, the United States Supreme Court announced that it will grant review of Paroline v. U.S., 12-8561, this fall or winter in order to decide whether victims of child pornography can seek restitution from individuals convicted of viewing their sexual exploitation. The controversy centers on a lawsuit filed by a Pennsylvania woman, identified only as "Amy", who was sexually abused by her uncle as a child. Her…
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How can Wallin & Klarich help me if I am accused of possessing child pornography? – California Penal Code 311
California treats crimes involving child pornography very seriously. If you are accused of possessing child pornography under California Penal Code Section 311, you face years in jail and expensive fines. A conviction for this crime will hang over your head for your entire life, making it difficult to find and maintain a job, find adequate housing and go near schools and parks. That is why it is important that you…
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I did not know I had child porn on my computer, will I go to jail? (PC 311.11)
Under California Penal Code section 311, possession of child pornography is a felony offense. If you are convicted of this crime, the consequences will affect you for the rest of your life. The child pornography process in San Bernardino is extremely complicated. That is why you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to help you navigate this legal matter. Child Pornography Charges in San Bernardino (PC 311) PC 311 prohibits the…
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If I am convicted of possession of child porn charges, what are the consequences? (CPC 311)
A conviction for possession of child pornography can have a severe impact on your life and carry heavy consequences. Depending on the circumstances of your crime, the prosecutor can charge you with either a misdemeanor or a felony for possession of child pornography. However, child porn charges are taken very seriously and heavily prosecuted in the state of California, which means it is likely that you will be charged with a…
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14 Year Old California Girl Rescued From Prostitution Ring
Human trafficking for the sex trade is something that most people have heard about on the news, but it really doesn't seem to be "real." At least one family in Stockton, CA can tell you just how real of an issue it is here in the United States, as the FBI helped to rescue their 14-year-old daughter from a life of prostitution. The sting led to the arrest of one…
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