Jess Johnson
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Jury Sentencing in Virginia
Jury sentencing in Virginia is now the defendant's choice. After a trial, the judge decides your sentence unless you are tried by a jury and file a written request for jury sentencing at least 30… [...]
When Is Someone Too Drunk to Consent to Sex in Virginia?
In Virginia, a person who has been drinking can still consent to sex. A crime occurs, however, when someone is too impaired to understand what is happening or to say no, and the other person… [...]
How Often Are People Falsely Accused of Child Porn?
No one tracks how often people are falsely accused of child pornography. No government agency or court system publishes that number. What is clear is that innocent people do get investigated, mostly because of how… [...]
Can You Get Bond on Federal Child Pornography Charges?
After an arrest for federal child pornography charges, the government will typically file a motion with the court to hold the defendant in custody until the case is resolved. Some offenses (like receipt, distribution, and… [...]
Seventh Circuit: Possession of Obscene AI Images Protected by First Amendment
The Seventh Circuit in United States v. Anderegg recently ruled that possession of obscene AI images is protected under the First Amendment to the US Constitution. The case highlights how rapidly evolving technology is straining… [...]
EDVA Judge Tosses 75:1 Sentencing Rule in Federal Child Pornography Case
In a recent Eastern District of Virginia federal child pornography case, a judge struck down a sentencing enhancement which counts each video as 75 images. The decision is of great importance as this specific enhancement… [...]
Federal Child Porn Investigation Against Tech Executive Dropped
Our client, a prominent technology executive in Virginia, was the target of a federal child pornography investigation for more than a year. Last week our law firm learned that federal prosecutors in the Eastern District… [...]
Our Firm Obtains Probation Sentence in Federal Child Porn Case
Our lawyers recently convinced a federal judge to sentence our client to straight probation in a federal child pornography case. Our client, a prominent Georgia lawyer, will not spend a single day in jail. This… [...]
