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Cary Citronberg testifies before Virginia Senate Committee to Expand Rights of Autism Defendants
Johnson/Citronberg is actively engaged in shaping Virginia’s criminal laws to protect criminal defendants with autism. Cary Citronberg, a partner at Johnson/Citronberg, recently testified before the Virginia Senate committee on Courts of Justice as an advocate… [...]
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… [...]
Feds Dismiss Child Porn Charges against Virginia Lawyer
Our law firm recently obtained a dismissal of federal child pornography charges against a Virginia lawyer in the Western District of Virginia. Our client was a criminal defense attorney appointed to represent an individual in… [...]
Autism and the Dismissal of Criminal Charges in Virginia
Virginia’s criminal justice system has recently acknowledged that autism can contribute to an individual being arrested, and a result, it now allows for the dismissal of criminal charges in some cases. This is especially true… [...]
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… [...]
What Triggers a Federal Child Pornography Investigation Online in Virginia?
Child pornography laws are strict at the state and federal levels in Virginia. Several kinds of criminal activities can be involved in child pornography cases. If you’re worried about being accused of illegal activity, it’s… [...]
Can Multiple People Be Charged From the Same Online Investigation in Virginia?
Child pornography cases are prosecuted harshly, both at the state level in Virginia and at the federal level. If you even suspect you’re being investigated, it’s imperative that you take action. This is true, even… [...]
Why Federal Agents Target Online Child Pornography Networks in Virginia?
Understanding why federal agents target online child pornography networks in Virginia can help defendants better understand why their charges may have occurred. Federal agencies closely monitor many networks throughout Virginia because of its close proximity… [...]
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… [...]
Can Cached Files or Temporary Internet Files Lead to Criminal Charges in Virginia?
Virginia has incredibly strict laws surrounding the production, distribution, or possession of illegal and obscene materials. This often leaves many individuals wondering, “Can cached files or temporary internet files lead to criminal charges in Virginia?”… [...]
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… [...]
Can You Be Charged With Child Pornography Without Intentionally Searching for It in Virginia?
Facing criminal child pornography charges can be difficult to understand, as they involve complex Virginia child pornography laws and legal definitions. If you have been charged with possession, you may be wondering, “Can you be… [...]
