Have you been accused of the distribution of child pornography? This is an extremely serious sex offense which may result in penalties under state or federal law. If you are accused of interstate distribution, you can expect to face federal charges and therefore maximum penalties under federal sentencing guidelines. Regardless of whether you face state or federal court for your child pornography distribution charges, the consequences of a conviction will be life-altering.
This is why it is so important to work with a Los Angeles child pornography defense lawyer as soon as possible in the wake of any form of child pornography allegation. California law enforcement, prosecutors and judges are very harsh in dealing with defendants accused of any form of child pornography charge, and distribution is one of the most serious. Under California law, distribution is an automatic felony offense.
A first conviction for distributing child pornography may result in the following penalties:
A second child pornography distribution offense in California will result in enhanced penalties, including:
Additional penalties may be imposed for quantity enhancements, a prepubescent enhancement or a penetration enhancement
Okabe & Haushalter is a Los Angeles defense law firm whose attorneys are dedicated to providing aggressive legal counsel throughout every step of the criminal process. We have the experience and the resources in this particular field in order to provide high-quality representation that makes all the difference in our clients’ cases. We will leave no stone unturned in the investigation and defense of your case. Contact us for a free consultation and find out what we can do to benefit the outcome of your child pornography distribution case.