Child pornography cases are very serious. Just possessing images on your personal computer is enough to trigger felony charges. In possession cases, a conviction means that you may face up to a year in jail, a fine of up to $2,500, or both. You will also have to register as a sex offender.
People are often surprised at how harsh child pornography charges are. California Penal Code 311 has strict laws protecting children from sexual exploitation. If you have been arrested on suspicion of possessing or distributing child pornography, or are already facing charges, you cannot afford to wait any longer. You need a tough, experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side now.
Attorney Douglas H. Ridley has the experience and skill you need to fight sex crimes charges. In addition to the many years he has spent as a defense lawyer, he spent five years as a deputy district attorney in Ventura County. His hard work and his reputation in our legal community are your advantage. Call us today at 805.953.7624 to learn more. Your consultation is complimentary.
You can face child pornography charges for:
If any of these offenses crossed state lines, you could also face federal charges. When someone sends or sells child pornography via the internet, for example, wire fraud may be added to the charges.
We will work hard to defend you. It is harder for the prosecution to charge someone with child pornography possession than it is for them to convict that person. Don’t give up hope; contact us for a case evaluation.
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Whether you need advisement, negotiation, damage control, or aggressive courtroom representation, our caring, compassionate, and tactically brilliant attorneys will fight for you.