Child Pornography

Child Pornography Arrest - Possession - Distribution - Trial Defense

Just as Kansas law prohibits sexual activity with anyone under 16, both state and federal laws prohibit the photographic or video depiction of any sexual or nude activity of any person under 18 years old. By law persons under 18 are legally incapable of consenting to nude photography or videotaping.  The irony is not lost on most defense lawyers that the law deems an individual capable of voluntarily consenting to sexual intercourse at age 16, but incapable of consenting to visual depiction of that otherwise "lawful" act.

If you're under investigation or facing federal charges of child pornography, contact my federal criminal defense law firm in Olathe, Kansas, immediately. There is simply too much at stake to face these charges without the advice of skilled and experienced criminal defense counsel in your corner.

If you're convicted of simple possession of child pornography at the federal level, you're facing a mandatory minimum sentence of 60 months. That's five years - no probation, no parole, no supervised release.  More severe penalties are reserved for those who produce, distribute, transmit, or profit from child pornography in any medium.

If you are facing Kansas state charges, you're looking at the more general charge of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, with a broad guidelines sentence range of 31 to 136 months in custody, on your prior criminal record. For defendants with no criminal record, there is at least the possibility of probation at the state level.  That's why it is so important to retain counsel pre-indictment, if at all possible.  A seasoned defense lawyer might be able to negotiate with the U.S. Attorney to consider relinquishing the case to the District Attorney's office for prosecution at the state level, provided the U.S. Attorney is still at the "investigatory" phase of the case and has not yet secured a fromal indictment against you.

  Internet solicitation of a minor for sex is also a very serious charge. If you need practical, resourceful, and energetic representation on any state or federal criminal charge related to child pornography, contact my office in the Kansas City area.