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Atlantic County Child Pornography Charges Attorney

Atlantic County Child Pornography Charges Attorney

Child Pornography Defense Lawyer in Atlantic County, NJ Defends Clients Facing Child Pornography Charges in Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic City, Galloway Township, and Throughout NJ

The state of New Jersey cracks down hard on child pornography offenders. If you are convicted of child pornography charges in Atlantic County, you may be on the New Jersey Sex Offender List for life. Child pornography involves persons under the age of 18 and is not protected under the First Amendment. It is illegal to produce, transport, possess, distribute, sell, share, and look at child pornography that involves minors. It is certainly not a defense to claim that you may have believed that the person in the pornographic material was age 18 or over. If you have been accused of involvement in child pornography in Atlantic County, contact Atlantic County Child Pornography charges attorney Michele Finizio for a free and confidential discussion.

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Consequences of a Child Pornography Conviction in Atlantic County

In New Jersey, it is illegal to possess, view, share, distribute, receive, create, or allow a child to engage in child pornography. A conviction for child pornography carries some of the most severe consequences under New Jersey law. The sentencing possibilities for a child pornography conviction in Atlantic County, New Jersey include:

  • Up to 20 years’ incarceration in state prison
  • Fines of tens of thousands of dollars
  • Lifetime sex offender registration requirements under Megan’s Law and its successors

As many child pornography offenses occur over the internet, many prosecutions for child pornography crimes also occur at the federal level. Possible sentences for federal conviction of child pornography crimes are equally as harsh as the penalties for a conviction under New Jersey law, and include;

  • Minimum of five years’ incarceration up to 40 years’ incarceration, depending on the specific circumstances of the offense
  • Potential sex offender registration requirements in the state where the offender resides

As with all criminal convictions, there are plenty of long-lasting consequences to a conviction for a child pornography offense, such as difficulties in obtaining future employment, education, access to credit or other financial services, or access to housing.

There are limited affirmative defenses under state and federal law to certain child pornography offenses, typically limited to proving that any persons engaging in actual or simulated sexual acts in a video or image were adults, that there were no children in a pornographic image or video, or that a person received an item of child pornography and promptly destroyed it and reported it to law enforcement. These defenses stem from the fact that most child pornography offenses require the state to prove that persons depicted in engaging in actual or simulated sexual acts were children and the defendant knowingly engaged in the charged offense.

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The Law Offices of Michele Finizio Fights to Protect Clients’ Reputations Against Child Pornography Charges

A conviction for a child pornography offense (N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4) will potentially impact the rest of your life. If you are facing child pornography charges, you shouldn’t have to entrust your future livelihood and reputation to just any Atlantic County Child Pornography charges attorney. Experience criminal defense attorney Michele Finizio can provide you with the experienced and vigorous legal representation you need to face your charges. 

Michele Finizio is well-versed in how prosecutors prepare criminal cases and know the strategies they use to obtain guilty pleas or convictions. If investigators violated your constitutional rights to obtain evidence against you, Michele Finizio can challenge the admissibility of that evidence and will work to make the state prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt, if you choose to go to trial. Ultimately, Ms. Finizio will fight to get you the best possible outcome in your case, whether that is the dismissal of your charges, an acquittal at trial, or reduced charges via a plea agreement along with reduced sentencing. Contact her today for a free consultation.

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About Atlantic County, New Jersey

Atlantic County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the county had a population of 274,549. Its county seat is the Mays Landing section of Hamilton Township. This county forms the Atlantic City-Hammonton Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also part of the Delaware Valley Combined Statistical Area. Atlantic County is located about 100 miles south of New York City and about 60 miles southeast of Philadelphia. 

Child Pornography Defense Locations Served:

Michele Finizio has an office location nearby located at 9 E Main St, Moorestown, NJ 08057. Contact her today for a free consultation about your case.

Frequently Asked Questions about Child Pornography Charges in Atlantic County, New Jersey

Do I need an attorney if I intend to plead guilty to my child pornography charges?

An experienced Atlantic County Child Pornography charges attorney will ensure that you understand the consequences of pleading guilty to child pornography charges, including potential sentences you may receive (even if you have a plea agreement with the prosecutor) and the collateral consequences of a conviction, such as sex offender registration requirements. An Atlantic County Child Pornography charges attorney can also review the facts and circumstances of your case to alert you if you have viable legal defenses to your charges. Contact The Law Offices of Michele Finizio for a free and confidential discussion.

Do I have to let the police search or seize my computer or phone?

Unless extreme circumstances apply, law enforcement may only search or seize your computer or your cell phone pursuant to a search warrant. In most cases, the police will obtain a search warrant for your home, office, and/or person that will include authorization for them to seize all computers, tablets, and cell phones and to search their contents. Absent a search warrant or court order, you should always speak to an Atlantic County child pornography defense lawyer prior to responding to any request from law enforcement to seize or search your electronic devices.

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