Child Pornography Defense
Defense for federal and state child pornography possession and distribution charges in Florida.
Understanding Child Pornography Defense Charges
Child pornography charges involve the possession, distribution, or production of sexually explicit images or videos of minors. These are serious federal and state offenses with mandatory minimum sentences and lifetime sex offender registration. Federal charges are particularly severe and often involve FBI investigations. These cases typically involve forensic computer analysis and require specialized defense strategies.
Potential Penalties
- •Federal possession: Mandatory minimum 5-10 years in prison, up to 20 years
- •Federal distribution: Mandatory minimum 5 years, up to 20 years
- •Federal production: Mandatory minimum 15-30 years, up to life
- •State charges: Up to 15 years per image in Florida
- •Lifetime sex offender registration and community notification
- •Fines up to $250,000
- •Federal supervised release for life
- •Complete destruction of career, reputation, and family relationships
How We Defend Child Pornography Defense Cases
Lack of knowledge - Prove that you were unaware of the content or that it was on your device.
Unlawful search and seizure - Challenge the legality of computer searches and seizures.
Challenge forensic evidence - Question the computer forensic analysis and chain of custody of digital evidence.
Accidental possession or downloading - Demonstrate that images were downloaded accidentally or without your knowledge.
Entrapment - Show that law enforcement induced you to commit a crime you would not otherwise have committed.
Age verification issues - Challenge the prosecution's ability to prove the age of individuals in images.
Challenge chain of custody - Identify breaks in the chain of custody that could have led to tampering.
Virus or malware defense - Demonstrate that malware or viruses downloaded the images without your knowledge.
Why Choose The Mirvis Law Firm?
Child pornography charges are among the most serious and stigmatizing charges in the criminal justice system. These cases require specialized knowledge of computer forensics, federal sentencing guidelines, and sex offender laws. Tony Mirvis provides discreet, aggressive defense for clients facing these devastating charges. We will challenge the evidence, protect your rights, and fight for the best possible outcome.
With over 20 years of experience defending clients in Florida state and federal courts, Tony Mirvis has the knowledge, skills, and dedication to fight for the best possible outcome in your case.