Salt Lake City Defense Attorneys - Child Pornography Charges
The state of Utah, with help from the ICAC, aggressively investigates and prosecutes sex offenders. To prevent the distribution and possession of child pornography, state and federal investigators actively surveil the Internet.
They look for key terms you may use in an Internet search that look suspicious and they also create fake computer accounts to interact with potential suspects on chat sites and other websites that might be frequented by sex offenders.
If the authorities believe that you may be searching for child pornography or distributing child pornography, they may seek a search warrant to seize your computer. More frequently, however, the authorities will conduct what is known as a "knock and talk." Basically, they come to your home without a search warrant and ask for your consent to search your home and take your computer.
Most people do not know their rights, so they consent to the search. While these searches are legal if a person gives their consent, you have no obligation to grant your consent to a search unless the police have a search warrant.
Protect Your Rights - Retain an Attorney from The Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III
If you have been charged with the illegal possession or distribution of child pornography, an internet sex crime, or another sex crime, contact the experienced sex crimes defense attorneys at The Law Office of Harold W. Stone. We have handled dozens of sex crime cases and can provide an aggressive defense on your behalf.
We have helped many clients charged with sex crimes and other serious felony charges obtain a full charge dismissal or acquittal. Even if we cannot prove your innocence, we may be able to show mitigating circumstances that may significantly reduce your charges or the penalties you may face.
Contact Us
If you need to speak with a criminal defense lawyer about a sex crimes charge, contact The Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III in Midvale and St. George, Utah. To contact our firm, call 801-352-9331, or contact us by e-mail.
