Federal Court Grants Significant Downward Departure In Child Pornography Sentencing
Federal Court Grants Significant Downward Departure In Child Pornography Sentencing
Federal Court Grants Significant Downward Departure In Child Pornography Sentencing A Wallin and Klarich client was sentenced this week after pleading guilty to the distribution of child pornography. In addition to the penalties for distributing the materials, the client was facing enhancements for possessing approximately 700 images and 1,000 videos, distributing materials in exchange for something of value, and possessing sadistic images. The sentencing guidelines in federal court for child…
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Know your rights: Child Pornography Cases & Warrantless Searches
Know your rights: Child Pornography Cases & Warrantless Searches A conviction for a sex crime can have devastating and lasting effects on the accused. Because of this daunting reality, sex based crimes require a law firm that will be willing to provide you or a loved one with zealous legal representation. Specifically, child pornography cases are extremely serious and require representation by a law firm that is very familiar with…
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Mandatory Reporters Required to Report Suspected Child Pornography Activity
Mandatory Reporters Required to Report Suspected Child Pornography Activity Some laws exist to protect those who need the most protection. That is why there are laws designed to protect the elderly, the disabled and children. Violations of those laws are generally punished severely. The goal of protecting children is so important that California and many other states have designated certain professions as “mandatory reporters,” meaning that if a person in…
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Can Minors Be Convicted of Possessing or Distributing Child Pornography?
Can Minors Be Convicted of Possessing or Distributing Child Pornography? Parents in the 21st century know the debate well: Do you give your child a smartphone at a young age? On one hand, you will be able to reach your child and your child will be able to reach you at all times. On the other hand, your child could now have access to things you do not want him…
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Take a Selfie, Go to Jail for Child Pornography? (PC 311)
Take a Selfie, Go to Jail for Child Pornography? (PC 311) If you have any experience with social media, you have no doubt seen or taken a selfie. According to Google, Google Photos users uploaded more than 24 billion selfies in 2015, and that is just one of hundreds of ways to take selfies. However, the ability to share images so easily also causes people to unknowingly commit crimes. And…
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Child Pornography and the Age of Consent (PC 311)
Child Pornography and the Age of Consent (PC 311) In this country, there are many different sets of laws, and it can be difficult to understand which laws you must obey in a particular circumstance. For instance, each state has its own set of laws, which means laws can differ state to state. It may be legal for minors age 16 to consent to sex in Washington, while California’s age…
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Can You Be Charged with a Child Pornography Crime if You Thought the Images Depicted Adults? (PC 311.11)
Can You Be Charged with a Child Pornography Crime if You Thought the Images Depicted Adults? (PC 311.11) You could be charged with a serious crime if you own, send or simply view child pornography. A conviction for a child pornography crime could impact you for the rest of your life. But what happens if you did not know you were viewing images of child pornography? If you thought the…
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Can You Be Charged with a Child Pornography Crime for Watching Anime?
Can You Be Charged with a Child Pornography Crime for Watching Anime? One of the core principles of our justice system is to protect children from sexual abuse. For this reason, laws severely punish those who produce, distribute, and possess child pornography. Most people are aware of these laws, but many people do not realize that cartoons, drawings, and animated depictions – including anime movies and manga comics or novels…
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What is Distribution of Child Pornography? (PC 311.1(a))
What is Distribution of Child Pornography? (PC 311.1(a)) When most people think of child pornography crimes, they likely think of the simple act of looking at images or video online. However, in many cases involving child pornography, the defendant is charged not only with possession of child pornography, but also with distribution of child pornography. How could you be accused of this crime? Distribution of Child Pornography in California (PC…
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