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We represent good people who find themselves, on occasion, on the wrong side of the law. We have extensive trial experience and are proven litigators. We have handled every type of criminal case from A to Z.

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Step 2: The Arraignment

Walsh Law is an aggressive Folsom criminal defense firm that can argue for reasonable bail and help you await the end of your case from the comfort of your home.
Step 3: Pre-Trial Hearings

We’ll evaluate the prosecution’s case, challenge weak evidence and inconsistencies, and do our due diligence to get the charges against you reduced or dropped.

Nevada County Child Pornography Lawyer

Many actions may be included in child pornography charges in Nevada County. You could face years in prison and other serious consequences that will forever change your life. Don’t let these allegations ruin your life. You need an experienced Nevada County sex crimes attorney fast. The Nevada County child pornography lawyers at Walsh Law know how to use California laws to support your defense. We will investigate what really happened and protect your rights. Your life doesn’t have to be over.

Call (916) 610-3558 or use an online form to schedule a confidential consultation with a child pornography attorney in Nevada County, California.

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What Is Considered Child Pornography in Nevada County?

California’s child pornography laws are very broad. They define child porn as more than depictions of nude children. You can get into trouble for an array of photos, videos, or other materials.

Under California Penal Code Section 311 PC, child pornography is any “obscene” material depicting someone under the age of 18 engaging in any type of sexual conduct. This includes simulated sex acts.
The term “obscene” describes material that is offensive in nature. That material must not hold any educational, artistic, literary, scientific, social, or political value.

Child pornography may be created or presented in many forms, including physical or digital materials. This includes any type of data, photos, videos, computer-generated, and AI images of a person under the age of 18 engaging in or simulating sexual conduct.

Call Walsh Law today at (916) 610-3558 or use our online contact form to schedule a confidential initial consultation of your case with a Nevada County defense lawyer.

Child Pornography Charges in Nevada County

Nevada County prosecutors often pile on child pornography-related charges under various California laws. Some specific child pornography crimes under California state laws include, but are not limited to:

California Penal Code Sections 311.1 PC and 311.2 PC – These codes make it illegal to distribute or intend to distribute child pornography. That includes exchanging, producing, or duplicating any obscene materials considered child porn.

A Nevada County prosecutor may impose one or any combination of these offenses when issuing child pornography charges. The more charges you’re facing, the more difficult it will be to avoid the harshest penalties. It’s important to work closely with a Nevada County child pornography defense lawyer who can help you create a strategic defense.

Penalties for Child Pornography in Nevada County, CA

Various child pornography charges may be charged as either misdemeanors or felonies. However, it is almost always filed as a felony.

Misdemeanor charges can result in up to one year in county jail and a fine of up to $2,000. However, the fine may increase up to $50,000 if the accused individual has had previous convictions on similar charges.

A felony child pornography conviction can result in up to eight years in state prison, depending on the statute being used. Fines can range from $50,000 to $100,000.

Aggravating Factors in Child Pornography Cases

Certain aggravating factors can result in higher penalties in California child pornography cases, including:

Prior convictions for a child pornography offense
Possession of more than 600 images
Child porn depicting a child under the age of 12

Federal Child Pornography Charge Penalties

Child pornography may be a federal offense in some circumstances. In that case, you may be facing a maximum of 15 years in federal prison for each offense of possession, receiving, or distributing child pornography.

Sex Offender Registration for Child Pornography

In California, child pornography crimes require sex offender registration for a minimum of 10 years after completing your sentence. In some cases, you may be required to register for life.

Defenses to Child Pornography Charges in Nevada County

It’s important to build a strong defense against child pornography charges. You need a Nevada County child pornography defense attorney who understands how people get caught with child porn and how to protect their rights regardless of what happened.

Some of the defenses that Walsh Law commonly uses in child porn cases include:

You accidentally downloaded the child porn.
You did not knowingly commit the alleged offense.
The materials do not constitute child pornography.
Your activity was conducted for scientific or educational purposes.
The individual was not a minor at the time of production of materials.

Every case is unique. You need a personalized defense strategy that will protect you against the accusations being made. That’s why you need an experienced child porn lawyer in Nevada County.

Contact a Nevada County Child Pornography Lawyer Today

Criminal accusations involving child pornography can ruin your life. Not only will they tarnish your reputation, but you will face years in prison and significant fines. Once released, your registration on the sex offender list will result in many collateral consequences. You must use all available resources to fight against child porn charges.

Nevada County child porn attorney Chris Walsh can help you keep your record clean and deliver a creative and effective defense strategy against your charges.

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We know it’s easy to get swept up with emotions and confusion in the aftermath of being charged with a crime. That’s why our Folsom criminal defense attorneys aim to shoulder as much of the burden as we can, providing reassurance plus honest insight and advice where you need it.

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Why Walsh Law?

Walsh Law’s mission is to be the gold standard of criminal defense by providing superior legal advocacy in the face of potentially life-changing consequences.

Chris Walsh is a former prosecutor, so we know what you’re up against when you face criminal charges. Now, clients like you get to benefit from what we’ve learned in our careers and how we apply what we know to get the results you’re after.

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