Edwardsville, Illinois, Child Pornography Criminal Defense
Few crimes are more scrutinized, and fewer individuals are more vilified, than those accused of child pornography. In the electronic age, cell phones and the Internet have made both access to and interception of child pornography easier. And as public outcry goes up, so has the government's interest in investigating, arresting and prosecuting those alleged to be involved in this criminal act. Even the mere suspicion of child pornography can create havoc in your life, destroying your reputation in your community, creating a rift between you and your family, alienating your friends and jeopardizing your livelihood.
At the law offices of Polinske & Associates, we have decades of experience in defending against charges of child pornography in both state and federal court. Call us at 618-505-4213 (877-632-3089 toll-free) for a free and strictly confidential consultation.
We are skilled criminal defense attorneys and former prosecutors. We know how to leverage inconsistencies, illegal search-and-seizure and procedural errors and issues with evidence in your favor. We understand that the stakes for you are high, and we work hard to develop a legal strategy that will keep you off the sex offender registration list.
What Constitutes Child Pornography?
Many clients have inadvertently walked into a charge of child pornography by opening an unsolicited e-mail or downloading a picture from a Web site that they believed to be depicting adults. Child pornography charges can stem from a number of activities, including:
- "Sexting" — sexually explicit text messages sent to a minor
- Possession of child pornography
- Creation, production or distribution of child pornography — photographs or videos
- "Chat room" or other Internet-based solicitation of a minor
What Are You Waiting For?
If you have been accused of, charged with or are under investigation for child pornography, contact us by e-mail or call us at 618-505-4213 (877-632-3089 toll-free). A free initial lawyer consultation is available when and where you need it.
Recent Successes
2009 - People v. Sancamper — We were able to avoid federal prosecution of our client. He eventually entered into negotiated disposition wherein he will not have to register as a sex offender after a short period of time.
2009 - People v. Kincaid — We were able to negotiate a disposition wherein our client would not have to register permanently as a sex offender.
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