Are There Different Kinds of Child Pornography Charges in Minnesota?
Child pornography are aggressively prosecuted here in Minnesota. That’s not new and probably something you already know. Further, the short and long term societal repercussions can’t be overestimated. This is one of the most hated charges in the criminal justice system. Because of the incredible negative bias, it is critical to never take these charges lightly, even first time offenses. It is even more critical to make sure that you have the best Minnesota Child Pornography Lawyer by your side. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation.
In Minnesota, there are three different kinds of child pornography cases you might face:
Possession of Child Pornography;
Distribution of Child Pornography;
Production of Child Pornography.
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Possession of Child Pornography
According to the Statute, the criminal charge of possession applies to “a person who possesses a pornographic work or a computer disk or computer or other electronic, magnetic, or optical storage system or a storage system of any other type, containing a pornographic work, knowing or with reason to know its content and character.”
For possession of child pornography for a first time offender, a defendant could face the following:
Up to 5 years in prison;
$5,000 fine;
A felony conviction.
However, there are circumstances where the criminal ramifications can be much worse including if the possession is of a minor under the age of 14, the person is already a registered predatory offender or if this isn’t their first offense. The ramifications include:
Up to 10 years in prison;
Up to a $10,000 fine.
Distribution of Child Pornography
According to the Statute, the criminal charge of distribution to “a person who disseminates pornographic work to an adult or a minor, knowing or with reason to know its content and character.”
For distribution of child pornography for a first time offender, a defendant could face the following:
Up to 7 years in prison;
Up to $10,000 fine;
A felony conviction.
Like possession, there are circumstances where criminal exposure can be even worse. This includes if the possession is of a minor under the age of 14, the person is already a registered predatory offender or if this isn’t their first offense. The ramifications include:
Up to 15 years in prison;
Up to a $20,000 fine.
Production of Child Pornography
According to the Statute, the criminal charge of production applies to “a person to promote, employ, use or permit a minor to engage in or assist others to engage minors in posing or modeling alone or with others in any sexual performance or pornographic work if the person knows or has reason to know that the conduct intended is a sexual performance or a pornographic work.”
For production of child pornography, for a first time offender, a defendant could face the following:
Up to 10 years in prison;
Up to $20,000 fine;
A felony conviction.
Like possession and distribution, there are circumstances where criminal exposure can be even worse. This includes if the possession is of a minor under the age of 14, the person is already a registered predatory offender or if this isn’t their first offense. The ramifications include:
Up to 15 years in prison;
Up to a $40,000 fine.
“An experienced child pornography attorney knows what possible defenses you have and how to employ them. Don’t just leave them on the table.”
If you are facing child pornography charges in Minnesota, whether possession, distribution or production, you may be facing a very precarious future. Minnesota will aggressively prosecute you could easily see the inside of a prison cell. Make sure that you a Minnesota child pornography lawyer by your side who has been here before, who understands the law, your rights, your possible defenses and where to go next.
Jack Rice is a nationally known criminal defense lawyer, former prosecutor and former CIA Officer. He is also a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. As the Founder of Jack Rice Defense, Jack is uniquely situated here in Minnesota as a Child Pornography lawyer to fight for you. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339. Jack’s got your back.