Possession of Child Pornography Defense
Dziedziak & Marcus - Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer - Pornography Distribution
Due to the proliferation of Internet sex crimes, such as possession of child pornography, government authorities have taken an aggressive stance in investigating and charging individuals suspected of wrongdoing. In many cases, activities involving child pornography are federal crimes with conviction bringing with mandatory prison time and potentially lifetime registration as a sex offender.
With more than 30 years of criminal defense experience, Attorney James Marcus represents individuals in Illinois and across the United States. Prior to his work as a criminal defense attorney, he was a federal prosecutor. This experience provided him with a full understanding of how the judicial system functions and assists him in anticipating the prosecution's arguments. With a history of successfully protecting the rights and reputations of clients around the country, the law firm of Dziedziak & Marcus has the experience to represent you. Contact us today.
Investigative Procedures by Law Enforcement
One of the first steps in preparing a case against a person allegedly involved with child pornography is to conduct an investigation. This may involve posing as a minor in sexually oriented chat rooms or expressing interest in trading or obtaining images of naked children. Though viewed by many as entrapment, these techniques lure unsuspecting individuals into the organized sting.
Another manner in which authorities may pursue those supposedly involved in illegal child pornography in through tracing LimeWire™ accounts. With this file sharing Web site, users may connect their computers to the network and share files with other users. If you get a LimeWire™ account, you make your computer available to others. They may search your computer without you even being aware. In addition, if there are illegal images on your computer and others access them, you can be accused of distributing child pornography even if it was never your intent.
As part of a child pornography possession or distribution investigation, government authorities may choose to search your property and confiscate anything that may have been involved in an alleged crime. This often means that parties, innocent or guilty, are subjected to seizure and forfeiture of assets, either temporarily or permanently. Without much, if any notice, you may face the loss of personal property. To preserve your ownership rights, you must speak with a criminal defense lawyer promptly.
Conviction Brings a Lifetime Sentence
In regard to possession of child pornography, there are two levels of charges: State and Federal. Both have serious repercussions for the individual who is convicted. A conviction can carry with it a long prison sentence. Another repercussion is the mandatory registration as a sex offender. For life, you will be required to alert law enforcement with each move, your activity will be monitored and the public will have access to your address and photograph. In essence, even after you serve time for the crime, you will never be truly free.
If you have been charged with possession or distribution of child pornography or of criminal sexual assault or believe you are under investigation, contact Dziedziak & Marcus in Chicago. We know the law thoroughly and have the resources required to defend aggressively your rights in state and federal cases.
