What Your Defense Attorney Needs to Know if You Are Charged with Possession of Child Pornography in Minnesota
Facing a charge for possession of child pornography in Minnesota requires immediate and strategic legal action. Due to the severe legal and social consequences of such an accusation, it's crucial to provide your defense attorney with comprehensive information to navigate your case carefully. At Jack Rice Defense, we understand the sensitivity required and the importance of a rigorous defense strategy. Here's what you need to furnish your lawyer with if you've been charged with possession of child pornography.
Detailed Personal Data
Full legal name, including any aliases.
Date of birth, current address, phone number, and email.
Employment status and details, considering the potential consequences on your employment.
Circumstances of Arrest
Precise details surrounding your arrest: the date, time, location, and manner in which this allegedly occurred.
Any statements or admissions made to the police at the time of a search warrant or arrest or thereafter.
Legal Documents
All paperwork received upon arrest or during investigation, including search warrants, affidavits, and inventory lists of seized property.
Copies of the charges and specific statutes you are being accused of violating.
Any pretrial release conditions or orders, such as bond agreements or electronic monitoring requirements.
History of Criminal Record
Full disclosure of any past criminal charges or convictions, including but not restricted to similar charges or allegations.
Information about current or completed probation periods or other charges pending in court.
Computer and Digital Information
Details regarding all digital devices owned or utilized by you, including computers, tablets, smartphones, and external storage devices.
History of any computer repairs or third-party access to your digital devices that might be relevant.
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Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information
Details regarding your ISP, including account information and any interactions or correspondence you may have had with them.
Online Activity
A log of your online activity, if possible, that may help establish usage patterns or intentions.
Information on any newsgroups, chat rooms, or forums frequented, which could be related to the charges.
Electronic Evidence
Identification of any potential electronic evidence that may be misinterpreted or taken out of context.
Information on any computer protection or antivirus programs used that may have logged activity.
Witness Information
Names and contact details of potential witnesses who could speak to your character or provide an alibi.
Statements or evidence from individuals who could substantiate your claims or defense.
Psychological and Medical History
Any psychological evaluations, mental health records, or medical history that could be pertinent to your defense or state of mind.
Legal Objectives and Concerns
A clear discussion of your objectives for the legal proceedings, whether they involve seeking a reduced charge, a plea deal, or a dismissal.
An outline of your primary concerns about the impact of the charge on your personal and professional life.
This information will serve as the groundwork for your defense. Everything you share with your attorneys at Jack Rice Defense is protected by attorney-client privilege, ensuring the utmost confidentiality. Possession of child pornography is a charge that carries heavy penalties and a significant social stigma, which is why having a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer is essential.
Please remember the seriousness of the charge and the potential implications. If you or someone you know is facing such allegations in Minnesota, reach out to Jack Rice Defense as early as possible for a free confidential consultation to ensure a thorough and competent legal defense. Contact Jack Rice Defense at 651-447-750 or 612-227-1339. When your life is on the line, make sure Jack Rice Defense is by your side.
Jack is a nationally recognized and award winning criminal defense lawyer, awarded Among the Best Criminal Defense Lawyer of 2024, Minnesota Super Lawyer for 2023, Among the Best Lawyers of 2022, winner of the Minnesota Attorney of the Year Award for 2021 and founder of Jack Rice Defense. He was awarded the Professional Excellence Award from the MSBA for 2020, and is an MSBA Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. He is also a former Prosecutor and a former U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Officer. This St. Paul Criminal Defense Lawyer has decades of experience successfully representing thousands of clients facing everything from Sex Crimes, Child Pornography, Domestic Assault to DWI to Murder to other serious criminal charges.