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New Jersey Child Pornography Defense Attorney
Former New Jersey Prosecutor
Have you been charged with possession of child pornography or distribution of child pornography? Does it feel like everyone just assumes you’re guilty?
Unfortunately, if you’ve been accused of child pornography or a related offense, your fears are probably justified. Not only can a conviction lead to serious penalties, but accusations alone can be devastating to your reputation.
I am Anthony N. Palumbo, partner at Palumbo & Renaud, and as a criminal defense attorney with more than 35 years of trial experience, I understand the impact of these allegations.
You've Been Arrested on Child Pornography Charges. Now What?
Accusations of child pornography offenses can turn your life upside down even before your guilt has been proven — you don’t have to go it alone. While each case is unique, I know what a prosecutor needs in order to convict you of a child pornography offense, and can prevent that from happening.
Contact me for a free initial consultation at 866-664-8118. Our law firm defends individuals accused of child pornography offenses throughout New Jersey.
While the information on this page is in no way a replacement to the valuable role a lawyer can play in your case, it may help shed some light on the crimes of possession and distribution of child pornography by discussing the elements of the crimes, and the penalties if convicted.
Understanding Child Pornography Charges
In order to be convicted of possession of child pornography, you must knowingly possess or look at an image, film or photograph that shows a child in a prohibited sexual act or simulated act, including Internet viewing.
Possession of Child Pornography is a serious crime and if convicted, you will be sentenced to up to 18 months in prison and pay up to $10,000 in fines.
In order to be convicted of distribution of child pornography, it must be proved you:
- Received for the purpose of selling or knowingly sell, procure, manufacture, give, provide, lend, trade, mail, deliver, transfer, publish, distribute, circulate, disseminate, present, exhibit, advertise, offer or agree to offer, through any means, including the Internet
- Any photograph, film, videotape, computer program or file, video game or any other reproduction or reconstruction
- Showing a child engaging in a prohibited sexual act or in the simulation of such an act
If you are convicted of distribution of child pornography, you could be sentenced to 5 to 10 years in prison and pay up to $250,000 in fines.
Don’t underestimate the severity of a charge involving child pornography. I will represent your interests aggressively and help guide you through this difficult process. Call toll-free 866-664-8118 and let me put your mind at ease.
Contact Us for Skilled Representation
You are innocent until proven guilty. No matter what the crime, you have legal rights to an aggressive attorney and vigorous defense against Internet sex crimes charges. Contact us today for a free initial consultation in our Cranford, South Orange, Manasquan, or Elizabeth, New Jersey, law office.
Visit one of my other sex crimes/crimes against children information pages: Sexual Assault, Crimes Against Children, Crimes Against Children Lawyer, Child Molestation, Consequences of Megan's Law, Child Sexual Assault, Child Molestation.
