Work With A Harrisburg Child Porn Lawyer Who Has Handled These Life-Changing Allegations
Charges of possession or distribution of child pornography can be devastating. If an arrest for child porn leads to a conviction, you are likely facing a long prison term as well as lifetime registration as a sex offender
Our criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC will work to protect your rights and secure the most favorable outcome under the circumstances. Mr. Lauer is a veteran trial lawyer who had tried more than 200 cases before Pennsylvania juries, including sex crimes. You are defended by a board-certified specialist who never lost a sex crime case in his 33 years of trial practice.
Definition Of Child Pornography
Pennsylvania prohibits photographing, videotaping and filming children (under 18 years old) engaging in or simulating sexual acts. It is illegal to possess and distribute the materials. That includes sexting (even if the materials are sent to a peer and not an adult).
If you are charged with child pornography, the prosecution must prove you knew you were receiving child pornography, that you knew you had the illegal materials or that you intentionally distributed them.
If not addressed appropriately, these charges could have a negative impact on your image, reputation and future. If you are convicted, you might also have to register as a sex offender. Depending on the details of your case, there could also be federal charges.
Defend Yourself Against Serious Charges
Our Harrisburg child porn lawyer with you, forensic computer scientists and other experts to try to prove you did not intentionally or knowingly create, possess or distribute the illegal images.
Depending on the facts of your case, we might be able to prove:
- Accidentally accessing or downloading
- Illegal search/entrapment
- The offending materials are not child pornography
- They are not in your possession
- Psychological addiction
- Violations of your rights
Immediate Legal Response Could Help Build Your Case
If you are being accused of possession child pornography in Pennsylvania, call our convenient Camp Hill offices immediately. Do not discuss with authorities until we are with you. Also, do not allow police to search your home, office or computer until they have a warrant.
All cases are unique, and your defense will depend on the facts. We will start building your case immediately when you hire us. That could be the difference in your defense. Call us at 717-985-8595 or email us for the help you need. You can reach us 24/7 to arrange a free initial consultation. Patrick Lauer takes sex crime cases throughout the state of Pennsylvania.
