Category Archives: Federal Crimes
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The ‘Use of a Computer’ Enhancement in Federal Child Pornography Sentencing
The most common sentencing enhancement in federal child pornography cases is ‘Use of a Computer.’ This enhancement applies in more than 95% of non-production cases. Found under § 2G2.2(b)(6) of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, this… [...]
How Autism Spectrum Disorder Can Affect Criminal Charges in Virginia
If you or a loved one is charged with a crime, an autism diagnosis may actually help your chances of receiving a more favorable sentence. Autism criminal defense strategies exist to protect people with Autism… [...]
AI-Generated (Virtual) CSAM Charges in Virginia: What You Need to Know
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.… [...]
How to Choose the Right Federal Child Pornography Defense Lawyer in Virginia?
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,… [...]
Steps to Reduce Your Sentence in a Virginia Federal Child Pornography Case
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… [...]
How Digital Forensics Can Strengthen Your Federal Child Pornography Defense
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… [...]
Federal Mandatory Minimums vs. Sentencing Guidelines for Child Porn Cases
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… [...]
International Travel Complications with Federal Child Pornography Convictions
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… [...]
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… [...]
Protecting Privacy & Reputation During Federal Child Pornography Investigations
If you are the subject of a federal child pornography investigation, this can be devastating and permanently damaging to your reputation. As opposed to other types of criminal investigations, such cases are commonly viewed with… [...]
