A Westchester County Child Pornography Lawyer can explain that whether you are innocent or guilty, a charge of Child Pornography is very serious. Sex Crime charges carry a social stigma, and the accused may face damage to their professional and personal relationships even when innocent. If you are found guilty of a sex crime such as rape, statutory rape (sex with a minor), forcible touching, spousal rape, lewd conduct, or sexual abuse, the legal penalties can be significant, and may include prison time, probation, fines and the requirement to register as a sex offender. If you are facing Child Pornography charges, it is important to take prompt action and contact a Westchester County Child Pornography Lawyer from our team at Stephen Bilkis and Associates, PLLC.
Child pornography includes pictures and visual images of children who are under eighteen years of age, either unclothed, and/or portrayed in a sexual context. Because this crime involves the victimization of children, law enforcement agencies have expanded what is considered pornographic to include other types of characterizations of children, even including cartoon images.
Both the U.S. Attorney and the District Attorney are focused on eradicating this type of crime. They aggressively seek out not only the individuals who produce these images, but also pursue their customers who purchase them as well. Often law enforcement will raid a company that creates and distributes these images, and obtain their client information from credit card records. They may then locate and arrest the purchasers of these materials.
If you or a loved one has been charged with Child Pornography, sexual assault, an internet sex crime, solicitation or any other sex crime, you likely have many questions. As upsetting as these charges can be, it is very important to take prompt action and speak with a skilled New York Child Pornography Lawyer from Stephen Bilkis and Associates, PLLC. When you come in, we will provide you with a free consultation. Whether you have been charged with Forcible Touching, sexual abuse or Statutory Rape, we want to discuss possible defense strategies with you. Our New York City offices serve clients throughout the five boroughs of New York City including Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island, as well as Westchester County. Our Long Island offices support our clients in Nassau County and Suffolk County. Call us today at 800.696.9529 to schedule your free consultation.