{"id":2777,"date":"2016-07-11T08:32:07","date_gmt":"2016-07-11T08:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bajajdefense.wpengine.com\/?p=2777"},"modified":"2016-07-11T08:32:07","modified_gmt":"2016-07-11T08:32:07","slug":"california-child-pornography-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aquahealphysiotherapy.com\/vblaw\/california-child-pornography-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"California Child Pornography Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/b>Sex crimes<\/a> are viewed as among the most serious in the criminal justice system for the impact such crimes have on their victims and society at large. A convicted sex offender will likely face a steep prison sentence in addition to being required to register as a sex offender for the duration of his or her life. In particular, child pornography possession, production, or distribution charges are viewed as the most morally repugnant of sexual crimes and have associated penalties that can ruin an offender\u2019s life if convicted.<\/span><\/p>\n

California Child Pornography<\/h2>\n

California, like many states, has its own <\/span>child pornography laws<\/span><\/a> in addition to any associated federal crimes. The California child pornography laws, collectively, make it such that sending, transporting, producing, possessing, duplicating, receiving, making available, printing, exchanging, advertising, controlling, owning, displaying, publishing, and other related actions are illegal under state law. Essentially, being involved with child pornography publication or use in any way can expose you to criminal liability.<\/span><\/p>\n

Though in most instances, crimes are brought at either the state or federal level, child pornography crimes are treated as especially serious by prosecutors. As such, it is likely that both state and federal charges will be brought against you if you are suspected of child pornography possession, distribution, or production. <\/span>Federal crimes are implicated <\/span><\/a>when they arise out of a violation of federal law or if they involve interstate commerce. Interstate commerce is essentially anything that extends over state lines. Virtually any internet-related crime will fit this requirement, as the internet is inherently interstate and available throughout the world. Federal crimes are even more severe than state charges due to the severity of the fines imposed, as well as the associated prison sentence.<\/span><\/p>\n

Defenses to Child Pornography Charges<\/h2>\n

Child pornography broadly refers to obscene or explicit materials of individuals under the age of 18. Minors under 18 are unable to legally give consent, so even if a minor did give permission for the action, such permission is deemed void as a matter of public policy and will not be a defense.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are, however, many valid defenses to state and federal child pornography charges. Some examples include:<\/span><\/p>\n