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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… [...]
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… [...]
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… [...]
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… [...]
