Allegations of crimes involving child pornography are sensitive matters that can greatly affect your reputation. Every person in Logan, OH deserves representation from a child pornography lawyer to protect their rights under the law and defend against unfair prosecution. As a seasoned sex crime defense attorney, I use my years of experience in criminal defense work to give clients the information and resources they need to successfully navigate their charges. I am a solution-oriented person who values open communication with everyone I work with. Learn more below about how I can represent you in this very difficult time.
State law has two sections that prohibit a range of criminal acts related to child pornography and nudity. The first is Ohio Revised Code § 2907.322, which criminalizes several activities referred to as the pandering of sexually oriented materials involving a minor. The specific acts prohibited under this section includes the following:
Ohio also prohibits the photographing, possessing, viewing, or consenting to the photographing of a minor in a state of nudity under O.R.C. § 2907.323. Some limited exceptions apply to this prohibited conduct for certain bona fide purposes, such as medical or scientific reasons.
Child pornography-related crimes are serious felony offenses. I cannot stress enough how important it is to seek representation from an experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. Always demand the presence of your lawyer when a Logan law enforcement officer detains or arrests you for child pornography and refrain from further communication until after your lawyer arrives.
The circumstances of a case will determine what potential defenses I can raise on your behalf. I review each case in detail to understand the scope of the charges and evidence against you. Then, I can propose applicable defenses or case strategies. However, limited defenses apply in child pornography cases. For example, state law expressly prohibits the use of “mistake of age” as a defense to allegations under that section.
Your options are to either argue that the person in question is not underage, or that you did not participate in the production, transportation, or consumption of the pornography as charged.
My other job as a child pornography lawyer is to protect defendants in Logan from violations of their procedural due process rights. These issues often center on how the prosecution established probable cause to initiate a warrant or obtain evidence against you to make an arrest.
Violations of criminal procedure can also happen after law enforcement detains you. Examples of these problems could include failing to provide Miranda warnings, not giving you an opportunity to seek counsel, or engaging in other coercive tactics during questioning. I can pursue legal remedies in these situations to either exclude wrongfully obtained evidence or seek dismissal of charges when appropriate.
The potential punishment for conviction of a child pornography offense will depend on the specific nature of the charge. These crimes have different felony classifications ranging from the second to the fifth degree with corresponding punishments defined in O.R.C. § 2929.14.
The court also has broad discretion in selecting the minimum punishment upon conviction. For example, the court can select a minimum prison sentence between two to eight years for a second-degree felony. In comparison, a fifth-degree felony conviction has a potential minimum prison sentence ranging from six to twelve months. Repeat child pornography convictions can also increase the class of felony for the most recent offense.
You likely have many questions about your case when facing charges for child pornography in Logan. I am here to give you the answers you need and offer my experience to advocate for you in court. While it may seem that everyone is against you in this trial, I am committed to your wellbeing and defense. You can contact my office today to schedule an initial consultation and discuss your legal defense in more detail.
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