Possession, Distribution of Child Sexual Exploitation/Abuse Material (Child Pornography)

New Jersey Possession, Distribution of Child Sexual Exploitation/Abuse Material (Child Pornography) Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer, Clifford E. Lazzaro, P.C. The firm has signicant experience handling these cases.

Clifford E. Lazzaro, P.C. 4400 US Highway 9, Suite 1000, Freehold, NJ 07728 Phone: (732) 866-1600 Fax: (732) 848-6823 Email: celesquire@msn.com www.lazzarolaw.net By Appointment Only

Possession, Distribution of Child Sexual Exploitation/Abuse Material (Child Pornography) covers a number of criminal offenses involving the possession, creation, viewing, distribution or even receipt of child pornography 

Examples of Possession, Distribution of Child Sexual Exploitation/Abuse Material (Child Pornography) offenses in New Jersey include: 

• Possession, Distribution of Child Sexual Exploitation/Abuse Material (Child Pornography),  

• Manufacture or distribution of Child Sexual Exploitation/Abuse Material (Child Pornography), 

• Sexting crimes, 

• Endangeriing the Welfare of a Child. 

Knowing possession or viewing of Child Sexual Exploitation/Abuse Material (Child Pornography) is a third-degree crime under New Jersey law based upon the number of possessed images.  Distribution or sharing of Child Sexual Exploitation/Abuse Material (Child Pornography) is a second-degree charge in most circumstances.   

Child pornography charges can be prosecuted as: 

Third-degree indictable offense (felony).  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 but less than 1000 images are involved). N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4b(5)(B)(iii). There is a maximum sentence of five (5) years in New Jersey State Prison with a presumption of incarceration for the number of items (more than 100 and less than 1000) of child sexual exploitation/abuse material recovered.

• Second-degree indictable offense (felony). Distributing Child Sexual Exploitation/Abuse Material (Child Pornography) is a second-degree offense, meaning that you will face between five and ten years in jail if convicted and a fine of $150,000. A presumption of incarceration applies in these cases. 

• First-degree indictable offense (felony).  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 New Jersey State Prison (NJSP) Sentence of 10 to 20 years and a fine of $200,000. A presumption of incarceration applies in these cases.

A conviction for Possession, Distribution of Child Sexual Exploitation/Abuse Material (Child Pornography) subjects the defendant to the following:

• Parole Supervision for Life (PSL), 

• Sex offender treatment at the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center (ADTC) located in Avenel, NJ, 

• The Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center is a secure correctional facility operated by the New Jersey Department of Corrections. Its purpose is to provide treatment and incarceration for certain criteria meeting repetitive and compulsive male sex offenders who have been sentenced under the New Jersey Sex Offender Act. The defendant will be required to undergo a psychosexual/Avenel evaluation.
• Sex offender registration requirements under Megan’s Law. 

Contact an Experienced Atlantic County, Bergen County, Burlington County, Camden County, Essex County, Hudson County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Ocean County, Passaic County, Somerset County, Sussex County and Union County Possession, Distribution of Child Sexual Exploitation/Abuse Material (Child Pornography) Criminal Defense Trial Attorney, Clifford E. Lazzaro, P.C.

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. 

Clifford E. Lazzaro, P.C. 4400 US Highway 9, Suite 1000, Freehold, NJ 07728 Phone: (732) 866-1600 Fax: (732) 848-6823 Email: celesquire@msn.com www.lazzarolaw.net By Appointment Only