Category Archives: Sex Crimes
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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… [...]
Do Child Pornography Cases Involving Anonymous Browsers Carry Harsher Penalties in Virginia?
Do child pornography cases involving anonymous browsers carry harsher penalties in Virginia? Child pornography cases are never dealt with lightly in Virginia, but when the use of an anonymous browser is involved, you may be… [...]
Does Viewing Child Pornography Without Downloading Still Lead to Charges in Virginia?
Viewing child pornography without downloading can still lead to charges in Virginia because the law treats viewing, receiving, downloading, or otherwise interacting with or being in control of sexually explicit material involving a minor as… [...]
What Counts as “Possession” of Child Pornography Under Federal Law in Virginia?
Under federal law in Virginia, possession of child pornography generally means knowingly having control over material that shows the sexual abuse or exploitation of a minor or knowingly having the power and intention to control… [...]
Police Searched My Home but Didn’t Arrest Me
When agents search a home in a child pornography investigation and leave without arresting anyone, it usually means the case is waiting on a forensic examination of the seized devices. If charges come, they often… [...]
Are Online Child Pornography Investigations Local, State, or Federal in Virginia?
Investigations linked to online criminal activity can be difficult to understand. Many Virginians who suspect they may be implicated in such a crime ask, Are online child pornography investigations local, state, or federal in Virginia? … [...]
How Undercover Online Sting Operations Lead to Internet Sex Crime Charges in Virginia
Undercover online sting operations can lead to internet sex crime charges in Virginia when law enforcement officers pose as minors or individuals interested in solicitation to identify and arrest suspected offenders. These operations often involve… [...]
What’s the Difference Between Non-Consensual Image Cases (§18.2–386.2) and CSAM Charges in Virginia?
Non-consensual image cases and CSAM charges in Virginia are treated very differently under the law, and the difference can affect whether a case is charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. Non-consensual image cases generally… [...]
What Is Sextortion and How Are These Cases Charged in Virginia?
Sextortion is a form of sexual exploitation and blackmail that happens when someone obtains sexually explicit images or videos of another person and then threatens to release them unless the victim complies with certain demands.… [...]
Is AI/Deepfake Sexual Imagery Illegal in Virginia, and When Can It Become a Felony CSAM Case?
AI-generated sexual images and deepfake pornography are illegal in Virginia and are generally charged as a Class 1 misdemeanor. Under Virginia law, these cases can involve lewd images, malicious intent, and proof that the accused… [...]
