Handbook
INTRODUCTION
Johnson/Citronberg, PLLC is pleased to host the authoritative treatise for federal internet sex offenses. This treatise was created by our law firm after years of speaking with legal practitioners and clients, who were frustrated that there were no readily available resources regarding federal internet sex cases, what to expect in these cases, or how to defend them.
While federal internet sex offenses can carry severe penalties, they account for only a small percentage of all federal criminal cases. This has led to a lack of information on how these cases are typically prosecuted by the government and how they are properly defended by defense lawyers. This treatise covers, in detail, every major area of law relating to internet sex offenses. We hope that you find it informative.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Statutory Offenses
- 18 U.S.C. § 1466A: Obscene Visual Representations of the Sexual Abuse of Children
- 18 U.S.C. § 2251(a): Production of Child Pornography / Sexual Exploitation of Children
- 18 U.S.C. § 2251(d)(1): Advertisement
- 18 U.S.C. § 2252A(a)(1) and § 2252(a)(1): Transportation of Child Pornography
- 18 U.S.C. § 2252(a)(2) and 2252A(a)(2): Receipt of Child Pornography
- 18 U.S.C. § 2252(a)(2) and 2252A(a)(2): Distribution of Child Pornography
- 18 U.S.C. § 2252(a)(4)(B) and § 2252A(a)(5)(B): Possession of Child Pornography
- 18 U.S.C. § 2252A(g): Child Exploitation Enterprise
- 18 U.S.C. § 2422. Coercion and Enticement
- 18 U.S.C. § 2423(a): Transportation of Minors
- Child Pornography Conspiracy and Attempt
- Common Terms
Chapter 2: Pretrial Defenses
- Fourth Amendment: Motion to Suppress Evidence
- Fifth Amendment: Motion to Suppress Statements
- Source Code Requests: Motion to Compel Production of Evidence
Chapter 3: Computer Forensics
Chapter 4: Psychological Evaluations
- Working with People with Mental Health Conditions
- Hiring a Psychological Expert
- Types of Assessments
- Relevant Conditions
- Expert Recommendations
Chapter 5: Release & Detention
- 18 USC § 3142: Pretrial Release & Detention
- 18 USC § 3143: Release Pending Sentencing or Appeal
- How to See How Judges Rule on Pre or Post Conviction Release
Chapter 6: Pretrial Strategy & Motions In Limine
- Bill of Particulars
- Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony
- Motion to Limit Images
- Motion to Exclude Prior Bad Acts
Chapter 7: Voir Dire Strategy
Coming Soon
Chapter 8: Trial Defenses
Chapter 9: Sentencing Guidelines
USSG § 2G2.2(b) & (c) – Possession, Receipt, and Distribution Cases
- USSG § 2G2.2(b)(1) – Reduction for No Distribution
- USSG § 2G2.2(b)(2) – Minor Less than 12 Years
- USSG § 2G2.2(b)(3) – Pecuniary Gain & Distribution to Minor
- USSG § 2G2.2(b)(4) – Sadistic Conduct / Abuse of Infant or Toddler
- USSG § 2G2.2(b)(5) – Pattern of Activity
- USSG § 2G2.2(b)(6) – Use of Computer
- USSG § 2G2.2(b)(7) – Number of Images
- USSG § 2G2.2(c)(1) – Cross Reference
USSG § 2G2.1(b), (c), & (d) – Production & Advertising Cases
- USSG § 2G2.1(b)(1) – Age of Victim
- USSG § 2G2.1(b)(2) – Sexual Act or Contact
- USSG § 2G2.1(b)(3) – Engaged in Distribution
- USSG § 2G2.1(b)(4) – Sadistic Conduct / Portrays Infant or Toddler
- USSG § 2G2.1(b)(5) – Custodian of Minor
- USSG § 2G2.1(b)(6) – Computer Use / Misrepresentations
- USSG § 2G2.1(c)(1) – Cross References
- USSG § 2G2.1(d) – Multiple Minors
USSG § 4B1.5 – Criminal History
- USSG § 4B1.5(a) – Repeat and Dangerous Sex Offender
- USSG § 4B1.5(b) – Pattern of Prohibited Sexual Conduct
