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Cary Jacob Citronberg

Cary Jacob Citronberg is the Partner and Founder of Johnson/Citronberg, PLLC in Alexandria, Virginia, where he concentrates on federal and state criminal defense. Licensed in Virginia since 2011, he offers more than 14 years of courtroom experience and a proven record of advocacy. Cary earned his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2010 after receiving his B.A. from Northwestern University in 2006. His excellence in practice has been consistently recognized by Super Lawyers—named a Rising Star from 2016 to 2021 and selected to the Super Lawyers list from 2022 through 2025.

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Can Teen Sexting Be a Crime in Virginia?

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Last Modified on Apr 15, 2026

Teen sexting can be a crime in Virginia because the state’s laws covering child pornography and other sexual material involving minors are broad enough to include electronic images, cell phone pictures, and electronic distribution. Even… [...]

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AI-Generated (Virtual) CSAM Charges in Virginia: What You Need to Know

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Last Modified on Apr 15, 2026

AI-generated or virtual CSAM charges in Virginia involve serious allegations tied to the creation, possession, distribution, or promotion of sexually explicit material that appears to depict a minor, even if no actual child was involved.… [...]

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Virginia Online Sexual Exploitation Laws – All You Need to Know

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Last Modified on Apr 15, 2026

Virginia online sexual exploitation laws cover a wide range of conduct involving online communications, child pornography, indecent liberties with children, and the illegal production or distribution of pictures. Under Virginia law, a person can face… [...]

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How to Choose the Right Federal Child Pornography Defense Lawyer in Virginia?

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Last Modified on Nov 11, 2025

Consequences for a Virginia child pornography case can have a major impact on your life, with large fines, lengthy jail time, and other permanent effects. Experienced legal counsel can be crucial in your legal strategy,… [...]

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Steps to Reduce Your Sentence in a Virginia Federal Child Pornography Case

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Last Modified on Apr 15, 2026

There are several steps that may help reduce a sentence in a Virginia federal child pornography case, and the actions taken early in the case can have a major impact on the outcome. These steps… [...]

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Virginia Federal Child Pornography Investigation Process

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Last Modified on Apr 22, 2026

The Virginia federal child pornography investigation process often begins with a tip to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, which may come from a social media platform, an internet service provider, a file-sharing… [...]

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How Digital Forensics Can Strengthen Your Federal Child Pornography Defense

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Last Modified on Nov 11, 2025

Child pornography charges are a serious, complex legal issue to face. When approaching these accusations, it's crucial to understand how different pieces of evidence can assist your legal strategy. Johnson/Citronberg are here to explain how… [...]

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Federal Mandatory Minimums vs. Sentencing Guidelines for Child Porn Cases

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Last Modified on Apr 23, 2025

Some of the most fiercely punished and politically sensitive areas of criminal law are those related to child pornography cases. Therefore, it is crucial for defendants and their loved ones to understand the difference between… [...]

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International Travel Complications with Federal Child Pornography Convictions

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Last Modified on Apr 23, 2025

Federal child pornography convictions come with severe legal penalties in the United States, such as mandatory registration as a sex offender, probation, and long periods of incarceration. Of the 1,408 individuals sentenced for child pornography… [...]

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Legal Impact on Family Court and Custody When Facing Child Porn Charges

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Last Modified on Mar 28, 2025

Individuals who are facing child pornography-related charges can also be dealing with disastrous repercussions related to family law matters, especially child custody cases. When making parental rights and custody decisions, courts take into account the… [...]

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