San Diego Child Pornography Attorney
Experienced Southern California Child Pornography Defense Lawyer
If you are accused of child pornography in California, the penalties range from misdemeanor to felony sentences, with a first possession offense typically charged as a misdemeanor with a county jail sentence of up to 1 year and/or a fine of up to $1,000. Depending upon the amount of pornographic materials in your possession, and whether you were distributing or selling these materials within California or between states, your child pornography charge could be classified as a felony with a state prison sentence and fines of up to $100,000.
San Diego child pornography lawyer James N. Dicks is qualified to defend your child pornography charge, whether it is for possession, production, distribution or sale of pornography involving minors (children under the age of 18). With a background in law enforcement and over 30 years of experience in the criminal field, James Dicks has the know-how and experience to defend child molestation charges that will serve to make all the difference in your case.
Child Pornography & Sex Offender Registration in California
Possibly the most long-term effect of a child pornography conviction is the requirement to register as a sex offender. Sex offender registration is a lifetime label that will affect your reputation, your ability to get employment, and where you are able to live and work. Friends, family and business relations will likely learn of your child pornography charge and will have a changed viewpoint of you. However, by working with a capable child pornography attorney in your area, you have the chance to contest your charges and win your case in court.
At the Law Office of James N. Dicks, we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your child pornography case and your options. It may be that you did not download child porn onto your computer or that the police conducted an illegal search and seizure which led to the discovery of pornographic materials on you, your computer or your property. By working with San Diego child pornography defense attorney James Dicks, you have the help of a seasoned professional who will fight to protect your rights.
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