Springfield Child Pornography Lawyers

Have You Been Charged with Possession, Distribution, or Production of Child Pornography?

Being convicted of a sex crime is a life-altering event. In addition to the criminal penalties you face, you may also have to register as a sex offender, which can make it difficult to find a place to live and/or find a job. If you have been charged with a sex crime, you need an attorney with experience defending these cases.

At Cole & Martin Attorneys at Law, LLC, our Springfield child pornography lawyers have a proven track record of success. If you have been charged with child pornography, we will fight to get your charges reduced or dismissed, and we can work to get you the least restrictive sex offender status possible. Remember, if you are convicted of a child pornography crime, you could face serious consequences. The penalties for child pornography crimes can include fines, prison time, probation, and more, so do not hesitate to reach out to our compassionate and understanding criminal defense team. 

To learn more about our Springfield child pornography lawyers and how we can help, call Cole & Martin Attorneys at Law, LLC at (417) 213-5441 or contact us online.

What Is Considered Child Pornography in Missouri?

Under federal law, child pornography is defined as any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor (anyone under 18 years old). This includes pictures, movies, videos, and even computer-generated images. In order for an image to be considered child porn, it must be proven that the person depicted in the image is a minor, and it must be proven that the image is sexually explicit.

Under Missouri law, child pornography is any type of sexually explicit material that depicts a child under the age of 18 in a sexual manner. This includes any photographs, movies, video recordings, or pictures that depict a child in a sexual manner. It does not matter if the child consented to being photographed or recorded, or if the child is an adult now.

What Are the Penalties for Child Pornography in Missouri?

The penalties for child pornography in Missouri depend on the type of offense and the type of material involved. For example, possession of child pornography is a class D felony, and the penalties include up to four years in prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000. If you are convicted of possession of child pornography that includes a depiction of a violent sexual act against a child, the offense becomes a class B felony, and the penalties include up to 20 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $20,000.

Distribution of child pornography is a class B felony, and the penalties include up to 15 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $20,000. If you are convicted of distribution of child pornography that includes a depiction of a violent sexual act against a child, the offense becomes a class A felony, and the penalties include up to 30 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $50,000.

How Does a Prosecutor Prove that I Possessed Child Pornography?

In order for you to be convicted of possessing child pornography, the prosecution must prove that you knowingly possessed the material. For example, if you were arrested for driving with a DVD in your car that turned out to be child pornography, it does not necessarily mean that you knowingly possessed it. It must be proven that you knew what was on the DVD and that you intended to watch it. If you were arrested for possessing a computer that contained child pornography, it is assumed that you knowingly possessed the images.

How Can I Fight Child Pornography Charges?

There are several ways that our Springfield child pornography lawyers can help you fight your charges. First, we can try to prove that the material in question does not depict a minor. For example, if you were arrested for possessing a DVD that turned out to be a movie that happened to have a scene with a minor, you may be able to get your charges dropped. Second, we can try to prove that the material in question is not sexually explicit. For example, if you were arrested for possessing a copy of 50 Shades of Grey that turned out to be a picture of a woman's back, you may be able to get your charges dropped.

Contact Our Springfield Child Pornography Attorneys Today

If you have been charged with child pornography, you need an attorney who has experience defending these cases. At Cole & Martin Attorneys at Law, LLC, our Springfield child pornography lawyers have handled hundreds of sex crime cases, and we have a proven track record of success. We can work to get your charges reduced or dismissed, and we can try to get you the least restrictive sex offender status possible.

Contact a Springfield child pornography lawyer from Cole & Martin Attorneys at Law, LLC at (417) 213-5441 to schedule a free and private consultation.