Child Pornography Defense Lawyer in Dallas
Protecting Your Rights & Future
According to § 43.26 of the Texas Penal Code, possession or promotion
of child pornography occurs when a person knowingly possesses any material
that depicts a minor under the age of 18 engaging in
sexual conduct. A second-degree felony, child pornography poses a mandatory prison sentence
of 2 years and a maximum sentence of 20 years. Additionally, those convicted
of a child pornography offense will be required to register as a convicted
sex offender, a consequence that can have crippling repercussions on one's
personal reputation, financial future, and professional career.
If you or your loved one currently stands accused of possessing or disseminating
child pornography, you need to work with an experienced Dallas
criminal defense attorney from the
Mathur Law Offices, P.C. - call today!
Understanding Texas Child Pornography Laws
As defined by the statute, any visual depiction of a minor engaging in
sexual conduct is grounds for a child pornography allegation, including
any film, photography, videotape, computer file, or other images. Promotion
of child pornography, which is an elevated charge that poses steeper penalties,
can arise when a person possess visual material that contains six or more
of the same visual depiction. Prosecutors will view this as intent to
distribute child pornography, even if no evidence is found that images
were disseminated.
The primary legal element and burden of proof that prosecutors must present
in child pornography cases is that a person knowingly or intentionally
possessed the unlawful material. Throughout our years of criminal defense
experience, we have seen many cases in which an accused individual had
no knowledge of the images allegedly in their possession, especially when
files are found on a computer used by more than one person. Knowing that
wrongful arrests and charges can occur, our legal team works diligently
to help our clients facing these matters prove their side of the story.
Defendants in child pornography cases should also be aware that the criminal
court process will entail deeply invasive investigations. Law enforcement
agencies work relentlessly to secure any evidence that supports their
case, and they will often confiscate personal property and computers when
doing so. In addition to building your defense, our legal team makes it
a point to ensure that law enforcement agencies are adhering to all protocol
and that your rights are not infringed upon.
Put Experienced Dallas Sex Crimes Lawyers on Your Side!
Child pornography has become a hot-button issue in both the public and
legal communities. As prosecutors often have tremendous pressure to convict
sex offenders, they work relentlessly to build their case against you.
By consulting an experienced legal representative as soon as possible,
you can greatly increase your chances of being able to protect your rights
and your future. We urge anyone facing these charges in the Dallas/Fort
Worth area to reach out to our firm for a
case evaluation so that more can be learned about the charges at hand and the possible
defense strategies available.
Trust in a firm that fights for your future.
Contact the Mathur Law Offices, P.C. today.