Child Pornography in Minnesota - Defined.

Child Pornography charges in Minnesota are some of the worst charges you can face in the criminal justice system. Yes, the criminal ramifications can be extraordinarily serious. However, the societal cost to charges and convictions may be even worse. This frequently goes to the perception in the community and how that can impact careers, housing, relationships and more. This article will focus on the definition of child pornography. If you are facing serious child pornography charges, make sure you get the Best Child Pornography lawyer in Minnesota.

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Child pornography is defined as any depiction, whether in photographs, video, or other forms of expression, of a minor engaging in sexual behavior. As importantly, the Minnesota Statute is written pretty broadly so that it covers a lot. You may recall a coach in Minnesota who was charged because he happened to have pictures of his kids that weren’t of a sexual nature at all. And yet, it was a fight to clear his name because the standard is open to interpretation.. According to Minnesota Statute 617.246, pornographic work in the context of a minor at the time the depiction was created, altered or adapted, is defined as:

• an original or reproduction of a picture, film, photograph, negative, slide, videotape, videodisc, or drawing of a sexual performance involving a minor; or

• any visual depiction, including any photograph, film, video, picture, drawing, negative, slide, or computer-generated image or picture, whether made or produced by electronic, mechanical, or other means that:

  • uses a minor to depict actual or simulated sexual conduct;

  • has been created, adapted, or modified to appear that an identifiable minor is engaging in sexual conduct; or

  • is advertised, promoted, described, presented or distributed in such a manner that conveys the impression that the material is or contains a visual depiction of a minor engaging in sexual conduct.

“It is important remember that there are absolutely defenses to child pornography charges. Talk with an experienced MN Child Pornography Attorney.”

If you are facing possession of child pornography in Minnesota, distribution of child pornography in Minnesota or production of child pornography in Minnesota, you need the Best Child Pornography Criminal Defense Lawyer in Minnesota. The charges are terrible and the sentences can be even worse.  Make sure you have Minnesota Child Pornography Attorney up to the task.

Jack Rice is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, former prosecutor, former CIA Officer and Founder of Jack Rice Defense. He also has decades of experience handling child pornography cases across the Twin Cities and all over Minnesota. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339. These charges could destroy everything. Jack’s got your back.