Instagram and Child Pornography: How to Protect Yourself
Instagram and Child Pornography: How to Protect Yourself
Instagram and Child Pornography: How to Protect Yourself At least two Instagram accounts have been reportedly linked to child pornography, according to federal investigators. 1 The District Court of Guam issued a search warrant for the two accounts, which officials say were engaging in illegal activity. With over 200 million monthly users, Instagram is one of the most widely used social media services. The site, which is primarily used for…
Read More6 Lesser Known Ways You Can Be Found in Possession of Child Pornography
6 Lesser Known Ways You Can Be Found in Possession of Child Pornography When someone is charged with a child pornography crime, the case becomes a top story in the news. However, many news outlets leave out the details of how a person was caught with child pornography. Many times, a child pornography case involves something other than simply “looking at child porn on the Internet.” The following are six…
Read MoreWhat are the Differences Between a Federal and State Child Pornography Charge?
What are the Differences Between a Federal and State Child Pornography Charge? Being accused of a child pornography crime can adversely affect your job, personal life and standing in the community. If you are facing a federal charge, knowing the harsh penalties of a federal child pornography conviction can be stressful enough. If you or a loved one is facing a child pornography charge at a federal or state level,…
Read MoreHow Can a Child Be Charged with Child Pornography? (California PC 311)
How Can a Child Be Charged with Child Pornography? (California PC 311) What Does “Child Pornography” Mean under California’s Laws? Ignorance of the law is generally not a defense to a criminal charge, but many people find themselves charged with crimes because they misunderstood the law. If you are not familiar with California’s child pornography laws, you might be confused about what exactly is considered illegal in the State of…
Read MoreExpungement for Child Pornography in California No Longer Available but There’s Still Hope (Penal Code Section 1203.4)
Expungement for Child Pornography in California No Longer Available but There's Still Hope (Penal Code Section 1203.4) When it comes to sex crimes, lawmakers haven’t shown the slightest interest in making life any easier for a registered sex offender. Now, expungement for child pornography convictions in California will no longer be available. Effective January 1, 2014, you are no longer permitted to expunge your record under Penal Code Section 1203.4…
Read MoreWill I Have To Register As A Sex Offender If I Am Convicted Of Possession Of Child Pornography? PC 311.11
Will I Have To Register As A Sex Offender If I Am Convicted Of Possession Of Child Pornography? PC 311.11 Under California Penal Code section 311.11, it is illegal to knowingly possess or control any material that depicts a person under the age of 18 years engaging in or simulating sexual conduct. Any one who is convicted of violating Penal Code section 311.11 is guilty of a felony, which is…
Read MoreLake Forest Man Back in Court on New Child Pornography Charges
Lake Forest Man Back in Court on New Child Pornography Charges Earlier this month a Lake Forest man, who had been convicted for possessing child pornography appeared in federal court to face similar charges, after witnesses allegedly spotted him viewing pornography at a local library. David Lavern Paine, 68, was ordered to be held without bond after appearing in a federal court, where he faces charges of accessing child pornography…
Read MoreI’ve been charged with distributing child pornography
In order to sustain a conviction for distributing child pornography under California law, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you knowingly and intentionally distributed images or videos of child pornography. The most common charges of distributing child pornography stem from internet activities in which the user utilizes a file-sharing program such as LimeWire to access and share child pornography images and videos with other users. In cases in…
Read MoreIf I am charged with possession of child pornography, what do I do?
California law prohibits any person from possessing any electronic image that depicts a child under the age of 18 engaging in or simulating sexual conduct. Possession of child pornography is a wobbler, which means the prosecuting agency has the discretion to charge you with a felony or a misdemeanor. If charged as a felony, you can face state prison and fines. If charged as a misdemeanor, you can face time…
Read MoreChild Porn Convictions Based on Same Conduct Violates Double Jeopardy
Child Porn Convictions Based on Same Conduct Violates Double Jeopardy On February 24, 2011, in U.S. v. Lynn, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal held that the defendant’s sentences for both receiving and possessing child porn based on the same underlying conduct violated double jeopardy. In May 2008, federal agents entered defendant Ryan Lynn’s home and seized his laptop. Forensic analysis revealed 184 video files and 53 images of child pornography…
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