Yorba Linda Child Pornography Lawyer

About Goodman Criminal Litigation

The Yorba Linda criminal defense lawyers at our office have experience handling cases that involve serious offenses such as child pornography charges. We provide effective, aggressive representation in all phases of the legal process. Attorney Jacqueline Goodman has experience in both criminal and sex offense cases and knows what is at stake.

The Law Office of Jacqueline Goodman work to safeguard your rights, minimize your exposure, and help to protect your future. We represent clients in all the local courts, including those at the North Justice Center in Fullerton that serve Yorba Linda.

Ready to defend your rights? Schedule your consultation with our child pornography attorney in Orange County at (657) 571-2266!

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Criminal cases are often complicated. There are two sides to every story, and it is important that the court sees the situation clearly. We can help defend you in your criminal case and make sure your perspective is heard.

Understanding Child Pornography Laws

Child pornography in Yorba Linda is the involvement in the making, possessing, viewing, or distribution of content that depicts minors participating in sexual activities. These cases can get very complicated depending on the circumstances, as some can cross geographical boundaries when transmitted online.

There are federal child pornography laws, 18 USC. §§ 2251, 2252, and 2252A, which address the sexual abuse of children and the production, possession, distribution, and receipt. Downloads using peer-to-peer and cloud storage are illegal, and because data is transmitted electronically across state lines, it’s a federal crime. These child pornography cases are generally enforced by federal law enforcement agencies.

The typical prison sentence issued to defendants convicted of child pornography possession was 79 months. According to the conviction record data, 74.4% of those convicted for the offense did not face mandatory minimum sentences, while the average length of their sentences amounted to 62 months.

Child Pornography Penalties

The number of images involved, whether a computer was used, and whether distribution to others took place are some of the factors that determine the offense levels specified by the US Sentencing Guidelines. Enhancements can quickly lead to guidelines that include double-digit years. Some enhancements include having a lot of pictures or videos, making money off of the content, threatening or coercing people, and having previous convictions.

An offender may also face one or more of the following collateral consequences in addition to these or other criminal ones:

• Registering as a sexual offender, sometimes permanently
• Professional licenses being revoked
• Limitations on where you can travel, live, and work
• Losing custody of your children
• Limitations on how much time you spend online
• Damage to one’s reputation

To try to lessen these penalties, a Yorba Linda child pornography attorney can support you in defending your rights and putting together a strong defense.

What to Do if Charged With Child Pornography

Getting arrested for child pornography is an extremely scary thing, and the steps you take in the immediate moments after your arrest can have a huge effect on your case. The most important thing to do when getting arrested for child pornography is to exercise your right to remain silent. Do not try to tell the investigators your side of the story. Keep in mind that anything you say to the investigators can and will be used against you later on.

Avoid trying to delete files or alter your computer data or history, as this can be seen as destroying evidence. Hire a child pornography lawyer immediately. Your lawyer can review the details of your arrest while evaluating the legality of search and seizure in your case to develop your defense strategy.