Defending Charges of Possession of Child Pornography
Sex crimes charges are serious matters. The government thoroughly investigates sex crimes charges, and a conviction for possession of child pornography is automatically a felony. If you possess child pornography and transmit the photo or video to anyone else, you are open to charges of distribution of child pornography, which are even more serious.
If convicted on a charge of possession of child pornography, you must register in the public database of convicted sex offenders. As a convicted felon, you lose your right to hold a passport, own a gun and vote in public elections.
Experienced Defense Lawyers Handing Internet Sex Crimes Charges
If you are under investigation for a sex crimes charge, it is critically important to have an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. Do not talk to any law enforcement officer without first consulting a criminal defense lawyer who can be present during any discussions or negotiations.
Internet sex crimes charges can be successfully defended, but you must act immediately and hire a criminal law attorney who can start building your defense.
The founding attorneys of Lagattuta DeGrazia & Oefelein, P.C., each have more than 25 years' experience with criminal law, including more than a decade each as felony prosecutors with Cook County. Attorneys Nick Lagattuta and Joel DeGrazia have worked together as criminal defense attorneys for the past 15 years, building a criminal defense practice focused on providing high-quality legal representation to residents of the northwest Chicago suburbs.
Internet Sex Crimes and Divorce Proceedings
Unfortunately, sex crimes charges arise frequently during divorce proceedings. A wife — seeking ammunition in divorce proceedings — searches through her husband's computer and finds Internet pornography that appears to show underage minors. Or, she somehow finds out that her husband has spent time in Internet chat rooms and suspects he has interacted with minors.
Although the wife may have only intended to find evidence to help her get a more favorable divorce settlement, this kind of situation can very quickly turn into a criminal investigation into child pornography possession, solicitation of sex with underage girls, or sexual assault charges.
Contact Lagattuta DeGrazia & Oefelein, P.C., for a Free Initial Consultation
If you are under investigation for possession of child pornography, no matter how the charge arose, we urge you to contact our offices immediately to discuss your situation with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Call us at 847-240-5500 or send us an e-mail.
