Child Pornography

Provo Child Pornography Attorney | Utah Sex Crimes Defense

Zero Tolerance

In Utah, as in most of America, there is no tolerance for child pornography and other forms of predatory sexual behavior.  It is a Utah sex crime that is prosecuted vigorously. The mere possession, solicitation for purchase or plan to generate these types of materials can lead to harsh penalties with little chance of reprieve.

If you or someone you care for has been charged with a child pornography offense in Utah you are in a very difficult situation and it is critical you contact an experienced defense attorney who can help you navigate your situation like those at Provo Criminal Defense.

Knowledge is Not an Element

In most crimes the accused must have some sort of action or knowledge taken in order to be tried and convicted.  For example, a thief must have actually taken something not belonging to him or someone must have actually attempted to injure someone to be guilty of battery.

However, because there is no tolerance for the existence of child pornography there is no requirement that the person knew what the materials were. If they are child pornography the possessor is guilty unless he can prove the materials were not his, a very difficult thing if he was in possession of them.

With the transition of child pornography in print and other solid media forms to digital media traded across the internet a missed click or unwanted file can lead to a person’s possession of child pornography without his knowledge, leaving him liable if hispossessions are ever searched. This can make these charges very difficult to overcome.

We Will Fight For You

At Provo Criminal Defense we will fight for your case and your rights and ensure that every person is granted a fair and complete trial over their case. Don’t treat charges like this lightly as they can ruin social reputations and force you if convicted to register as a sex offender. Even inadvertent reception of child pornography can be damaging. Contact our law firm today to learn how our criminal defense lawyers can defend you and your rights from the charges against you.

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