Child Pornography Charges in Minnesota Can Be Brutal.
When people in Minnesota hear the phrase “Child Pornography”, they almost immediately think the term Monster, Predator, Dangerous and more. Shortly afterward, phrases like “lock em up, throw away the key” or much worse drop from their mouths. This isn’t just true of people outside of the Minnesota criminal justice system. It may apply even more so to those inside it, including cops, prosecutors and Judges. Because of this, if you are charged with child pornography charges in Minnesota, it is absolutely critical that you bring in a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and Minnesota Child Pornography Defense Attorney.
“Child pornography charges in Minnesota can come with more than just prison. They come with a sexual predator registration requirement. A child pornography attorney can explain it all.”
What is the Definition of Child Pornography in Minnesota?
Child pornography is defined as any depiction, whether in photographs, video, or other forms of expression, of a minor engaging in sexual behavior. In Minnesota, there are three different kinds of child pornography charges you. might face:
Possession of Child Pornography; or
Distribution of Child Pornography; or
Production of Child Pornography.
If you are convicted of Child Pornography in Minnesota, How Bad Can it Get?
According to Minnesota law, a first-time offense for the possession of child pornography is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine. A first-time offense of distribution of child pornography is a felony punishable by up to seven years in prison and a $10,000 fine. It is even worse if the State argues that distribution was for profit. In that cast, it is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine. Finally, a first-time offense for the production of child pornography is a felony punishable by up 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine.
It is important to note that these numbers are based upon a single count. Frequently, a Defendant faces multiple charges, sometimes dozens. The ramifications of these can be huge. Add distribution and/or production and things can get much worse very quickly.
Why Should I Hire a Minnesota Child Pornography Criminal Defense Attorney?
Because the general public, law enforcement and the Courts take these kinds of charges so seriously, they have no hesitation to aggressively go after even the first time offender. Also, because of the nature of the charges and frequently the number of images alleged once charged, it is not difficult for the prosecutor to charge the case in such a way that could put you in prison. This is why having a Minnesota Child Pornography Criminal Defense Attorney by your side.
St. Paul based Jack Rice is a Minnesota Child Pornography Criminal Defense Attorney. Jack is also a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. This certification is held by less than 3% of all criminal defense attorneys in the state. It isn’t easy to acquire and maintain and is only awarded to those few lawyers with extensive trial experience, capability and qualifications that place them at the top other game. Add to this that Jack Rice has decades of experience defending people charged with possession of child pornography in Minnesota and is also a former prosecutor who handled criminal sexual conduct and child pornography cases and you can realize that benefit of having Jack Rice and Jack Rice Defense beside you if you are required to face these incredibly complicated, difficult and scary charges.
“If you are facing child pornography charges in Minnesota, make sure you have the best child pornography criminal defense attorney possible by your side.”
Here in Minnesota, because prosecutors are so aggressive when it comes to child pornography cases, your only chance is to have an aggressive defense to match them. It is critical that you have a criminal defense lawyer with experience handling all aspects of Minnesota child pornography charges and has actual success in dealing with them. Jack Rice Defense has been dealing with sex crimes and child pornography charges for decades. Jack is a former prosecutor, a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and a sought-after criminal defense lawyer who spends much of his practice handling sex crimes and child pornography charges right here in Minnesota..
For a free confidential consultation, contact Jack Rice Defense or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339. Jack’s got your back.