Arlington Child Pornography Lawyer

It is a severe legal matter to be facing accusations of child pornography offenses in Arlington, VA. Under both federal and Virginia law, harsh penalties are imposed on those found guilty of possessing, distributing, or manufacturing child pornography content. Those convicted could be dealing with years of incarceration, lifetime registration as a sex offender, and permanent reputational damage. An experienced Arlington, VA child pornography lawyer from Johnson/Citronberg is here to help you fight back.

At Johnson/Citronberg, our dedicated team of criminal defense attorneys has decades of combined experience successfully helping individuals charged with child pornography-related crimes fight back against their charges. We leverage a results-oriented, client-centered approach, tailoring legal strategies that specifically reflect your case details, concerns, and goals. We guide our clients through the federal court process and work hard to protect them from false child pornography charges. Together, we can start strategizing now during a free initial consultation.

Yes, possible defenses against child pornography charges in Virginia include arguing that you were unaware the content was on your device, showing that your Fourth Amendment rights were breached, arguing that law enforcement induced you to cause the crime, and proving mistaken or false allegations. A common defense also involves showing that someone planted files on your computer or mobile device or that it had malware on it. A thorough forensic analysis can help uncover whether the files were unknowingly downloaded or accessed by someone else.

Under Virginia law § 18.2-374.1:1(F), a person who is depicted in sexually explicit material that looks as if they are under the age of 18 is to be considered legally a minor based on inference. It is possible, however, to challenge these assumptions by bringing forward virtual forensic evidence or having expert testimony present your side of the story. An experienced criminal defense lawyer can help you understand your options for defense.

The location where your case will be prosecuted in Virginia is dependent on various factors, such as the location of your residence, the jurisdiction where the alleged offense happened, and where the material in question was either received, stored, or shared. By working with a detail-oriented criminal defense attorney, you can understand the specific details of your criminal defense process, including where your case may be tried.

If you have been accused of running a website that involves child pornography content, you could be facing a Class 4 felony under Virginia law. These crimes come with significant criminal penalties, including long periods of incarceration and forfeiture of any assets earned through payment for access to child pornography on your site. It is critical to contact a skilled criminal defense attorney who can help you minimize your charges and penalties.

Yes, under § 19.2-386.31 of the Virginia Code, any device that is said to have child pornography content on it can be subject to the seizure and forfeiture process. A knowledgeable criminal defense attorney can help you understand whether the evidence involved in your case was seized according to protocol or if your Fourth Amendment rights were breached. They can also help you leverage other criminal defense strategies associated with the device, such as proving that it wasn’t yours.