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Child Pornography Criminal Defense Attorney in New Jersey
Child pornography covers a number of criminal offenses involving the possession, creation, viewing, distribution or even receipt of child pornography
Examples of child pornography offenses in New Jersey include:
- Possession of child pornography,
- Manufacture or distribution of child pornography,
- Sexting crimes,
- Child endangerment.
Knowing possession or viewing of child pornography is generally a third-degree crime under New Jersey law. Distribution or sharing of child pornography is a second-degree charge in most circumstances.
Child pornography charges can be prosecuted as:
Third-degree felonies. Mere possession of child pornography, without more, is punishable as a third-degree crime in New Jersey, meaning that you will face up to five years in jail if convicted (and jail time will be mandatory if more than 100 images are involved).
- Second-degree felonies. Distributing child pornography is a second-degree offense, meaning that you will face between five and ten years in jail if convicted—and a presumption of incarceration applies in these cases.
- First-degree felonies. The actual creation of child pornography—or allowing a child to engage in child pornography—may be punished as a first-degree crime carrying a potential 20-year prison sentence and upwards of $200,000 in fines.
Child pornography convictions may also carry:
- A lifetime of supervised parole upon release in some cases,
- Psychological treatment as a sex offender,
- Sex offender registration requirements under Megan’s Law.
Contact Our New Jersey Child Pornography Defense Attorney Today
If you or a loved one is the subject of a child pornography charge, it is imperative to make sure you speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney. At Clifford E. Lazzaro P.C., our New Jersey child pornography defense lawyer, Clifford E. Lazzaro, has over 30 years of experience aggressively fighting for the rights of his clients. If you or your family member was charged with a child pornography offense, he is ready to help. If you would like an initial consultation with a criminal defense lawyer at Clifford E. Lazzaro, P.C. please call 732-866-1600.
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