Polk County Child Pornography Attorney

Criminal Charges for Child Pornography

Child pornography is a charge that carries severe penalties, and if you have been accused of this sex crime, you need to do everything possible to avoid a conviction. Involvement with child pornography at any stage, from the production or distribution to the purchase or possession or sale of any form of material, lays you open to severe penalties from the Florida criminal justice system, as well as harsh social censure. Any child pornography is covered by the state's obscenity laws, and is punishable as a 3 rd-degree felony. A guilty sentence can send you to prison for up to 5 years and cost you up to $5,000 in fines.

Upon your release from prison, you will be required to register as a sex offender wherever you live in the state. Your name, home address and physical description, including a recent photo, will be available in a searchable database online at the Florida Sexual Offenders and Predators Registry, which is open to any of your neighbors or a potential employer. The database will include detailed information about your specific conviction. If you find yourself facing such serious consequences, you need to meet with a knowledgeable Polk County criminal defense attorney to begin work on a strategy for preserving your reputation and keeping you out of prison.

Child Pornography Lawyer in Lakeland

Being charged with a crime involving child pornography can be a frightening experience, but I, William D. Sites, Attorney at Law, am experienced with resolving cases similar to yours. My track record extends over more than 22 years and I am well known by the judges and prosecutors who will likely be trying your case. When you come to my office, I will provide you with an in-depth consultation, in order to determine the best approach to the situation. Whether it is preferable to fight the charges or seek a plea bargain and reduction of charges, I am prepared to fight to protect your rights in court. Meet with me before you make any statements to the prosecution, because anything you say can and will be held against you.

Contact a Polk County child pornography attorney for effective defense against your charges.