{"id":457,"date":"2023-02-22T13:30:15","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T18:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kaloidislaw.com\/?page_id=457"},"modified":"2023-08-07T16:25:49","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T20:25:49","slug":"child-pornography","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kaloidislaw.com\/waterbury-criminal-lawyer\/felony-charges\/child-pornography\/","title":{"rendered":"Child Pornography"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

State and federal law enforcement agencies have been spending more time and resources investigating and prosecuting sex crimes against children. As a result, more people than ever are facing investigation and criminal charges relating to child pornography<\/a> possession or production. Child pornography charges can result in severe punishment under Connecticut and federal laws including facing mandatory minimum jail terms. For example, a conviction of child pornography in the 1st<\/sup> degree can lead to up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to $100,000. Five years of such sentence is mandatory and cannot be reduced by the court. If you or your loved one has been charged with child pornography, you need an aggressive and experienced attorney to handle your legal defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Need an Attorney Who Will Fight Aggressively for Your Rights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The criminal defense attorneys at The Kaloidis Law Firm, LLC will work tirelessly with you to ensure your rights are represented throughout the process. If you are facing child pornography charges, he may feel the evidence is stacked against you. However, working with an experienced attorney can help you level the playing field and defend yourself against these charges. Our attorneys have handled numerous child pornography cases. These are difficult cases and experience matters. The charges are serious and the penalties are severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our attorneys will thoroughly investigate the case, look for evidence that someone else had access to the computer, network, or device involved, and undercut the prosecution’s evidence whenever possible. We will also work with the court system to mitigate the consequences and penalties you may face. We can ask the court to consider your character and reputation to mitigate a severe sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possession of Child Pornography and Related Charges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is possible for anyone to download an image while browsing the internet inadvertently. Unfortunately, if the image is of a minor in a compromising sexual situation, the user may face serious child pornography charges. Moreover, what often starts as a curiosity often becomes an addiction. People quickly lose grasp of what they are doing and go down the dark hole of prohibited internet pornography.  In other cases, police officers will go undercover as dealers of child pornography and may even lure a person into sending images. It is important to work with an attorney with the experience and knowledge needed to perform a forensic investigation to challenge and examine the prosecution’s evidence. Charges that may be brought due to a police investigation for child pornography can include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n