Types of Child Pornography Charges
Charges That Require the Help of A Denver Child Pornography Defense Lawyer
Colorado child pornography laws cover several different types of child exploitation. These are all sex crimes that are charged as a felony.
Production
This crime covers the act of creating sexually exploitative material. You can be charged with this crime if you are involved in any portion of the production, including soliciting a child to participate.
Selling
It is a felony to sell sexually exploitative images of a minor. Selling also includes acts of bartering those materials, even if you don’t receive money in exchange for them.
Dissemination
You don’t have to sell images to be guilty of a crime. If you distribute these images in any way, that is also illegal. Both physical and electronic distribution are covered by this statute.
Possession
Even if you don’t create, sell, or disseminate sexually explicit images of children, simply possessing them is enough to be charged with a felony.
Why Choose Us?
Experienced Denver Child Pornography Defense Lawyer
Attorney Kevin Cahill has nearly 20 years of experience providing criminal defense services for defendants in Colorado. He understands that accusations are not the same as guilt and that prosecutors in Colorado are often overzealous. If you are facing these types of charges, you need a Denver child pornography defense attorney who will listen to your side of the story and fight for your rights.
Kevin Cahill is that type of lawyer. He has won countless not-guilty verdicts at trial over his almost 20 years as an attorney. Furthermore, Mr. Cahill doesn’t need to go to trial to get results. He has built up a large network of relationships with prosecutors, allowing him to negotiate reasonable plea deals that can avoid the worst consequences of charges.
Kevin Cahill is a lawyer who has extensive courtroom experience and an impressive record of negotiating plea deals to get fair results.
The criminal justice system can feel like it is weighted against you, especially when you are facing sex crime charges. Kevin Cahill’s experience with the criminal justice system will help take away the stress associated with these charges by guiding you through the process with ease.
What should you do if you are arrested for child pornography charges in Denver? Act quickly. Contact a Denver child pornography defense lawyer at the Law Office of Kevin Cahill at 720-445-9887 today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most people never face child pornography charges and know very little about them. If you are facing these charges, your ignorance of the law could hurt your case. Our law firm tries to answer your questions before you even think to ask them.
What are the potential penalties for possession of child pornography?
Possession of child pornography is a class 5 felony in Colorado. The penalty for being convicted of this crime is between one and three years in prison, two years of mandatory parole, and a fine between $1,000 and $100,000.
Will I be registered as a sexual offender if I am convicted of this crime?
Yes. If you were convicted of only possession, you will be required to remain on the sex offender list for at least 10 years. For other crimes, you will be required to stay on the list for at least 20 years. And if you are convicted of two or more crimes, you will never be able to petition for removal from the list.
Can I be charged if I didn’t know that sexually explicit materials depicted a minor?
It is not illegal to own sexually explicit images of individuals who are 18 years or older. If you possess images of minors that you believe to be adults, that may be an affirmative defense against possession charges. However, typically, if you want to avoid charges in this situation, you will need to fully cooperate with the prosecution and provide evidence that you never intentionally sought images of underaged individuals.
Can I be fired if I am charged with possession or distribution of child pornography?
Yes. Your employer can fire you for almost any reason, and most will fire you if you are charged with a sex crime.
If you have additional questions, you can get the answers during your initial consultation.
Contact a Child Pornography Defense Attorney in Denver Today
Just being charged with child sex crimes can have unfortunate consequences. A conviction is a life-changing event. Protect your rights by acting quickly.
If you are arrested for possession, distribution, or creation of child pornography, call a child pornography defense lawyer in Denver at 720-445-9887 as soon as possible.
ATTORNEY KEVIN CAHILL
Denver Defense Lawyer Kevin Cahill never assumes that your case is a lost cause. He is a confident and fearless litigator who refuses to back down when he is fighting to protect the rights of his clients. Regardless of whether you are facing a felony or a misdemeanor, it is vital that you take the charges seriously and seek out legal representation as soon as possible so you can start building your defense. [ ATTORNEY BIO ]
