Child Pornography Attorneys in Phoenix
Defending Against Child Pornography Charges in Maricopa County
Possession of child pornography is a crime under both state and federal laws. If you were arrested for recording, filming, photographing, distributing, possessing, or exchanging any type of child pornography, it is vital that you engage a Phoenix child pornography lawyer from MayesTelles PLLC right away. With the ability to handle both state and federal charges and with former prosecutors on our team, we have the knowledge and resources to provide you with a tenacious and hard-hitting defense.
Why choose our firm?
- As many of our attorneys are former prosecutors, we have insight into how the other side thinks
- We offer free and confidential initial case evaluations
- We are available 24/7 to take your calls
Are you facing charges for child pornography? Call MayesTelles PLLC today at (602) 428-7104 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our Phoenix child pornography lawyer.
What is Child Pornography?
In Arizona, possessing child pornography is covered under ARS § 13-3553, sexual exploitation of a minor. Under § 13-3553, a person commits sexual exploitation by knowingly:
- Recording, filming, photographing, developing, or duplicating any type of visual depiction of a minor engaging in sexual poses or sexual conduct.
- Distributing, transporting, exhibiting, receiving, selling, purchasing, possessing, exchanging, or electronically transmitting any visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexual poses or sexual conduct.
What are the Penalties for child pornography in Arizona?
Sexual exploitation of a minor is a Class 2 felony offense if the minor is under the age of 15, punishable pursuant to Section 13-705. If you have been charged with sexual exploitation of a minor (child pornography) in Arizona, you face 10 to 24 years imprisonment per count under Section 13-705.
Viewing Child Pornography and Danger to Society
Somewhere along the line, courts began interpreting defendants charged with viewing child pornography as a danger to society. The nature of the offense can create an unfair bias against defendants in child pornography possession cases. As one judge put it, the interests of defendants in these cases are “so foreign that our citizens want them permanently removed from society,” a punishment that clearly does not fit the alleged crime.
Juries and judges might also make the incorrect assumption that everyone who views child pornography will also eventually, or at least has the desire to, carry out the act and harm a child. This is simply not the case. A line must be drawn between viewing child pornography and being a danger to society.
Contact Our Child Pornography Lawyer in Phoenix Today
If you have been arrested or are under investigation, we urge you to call a Phoenix child pornography lawyer at MayesTelles PLLC. We have the knowledge, experience, and resources necessary to combat your charges. With a former prosecutor on our team and experience handling thousands of state and federal cases, we are well-versed in the defenses available. We will work tirelessly to help you achieve a favorable result.
Contact MayesTelles PLLC today to get started on your defense with our child pornography attorney in Phoenix.
We've Won Thousands of Cases
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Multiple Counts of Sex Crimes
Our client faced multiple charges, including: Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Voyeurism, and Tampering with Physical Evidence. We were able to get our client's charges reduced to one count of Negligent Child Abuse.
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Client Faced 5 Felony Sex Offenses
Our client, Mr. C., was charged with five counts of felony sex offenses, including two counts of Sex Conduct with a Minor and three counts of Molestation of a Child. We were able to get the case dismissed upon a successful Motion to Dismiss. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Prostitution
MayesTelles was able to achieve a case dismissal on behalf of a client charged with Prostitution.
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Dangerous Crime Against Children Charge
Our client was charged with Sexual Conduct with a Minor, which in Arizona is a Dangerous Crime Against Children. We were able to take this serious felony sex offense and achieve a complete case dismissal for our client.
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Client Acquitted in Jury Trial
Client JG was charged with Indecent Exposure, a Class 1 Misdemeanor, in the East Mesa Justice Court. We had a jury trial and JG was acquitted of the charge.
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Child Molestation, Sexual Conduct with a Minor, and Aggravated Assault
Client RJ was falsely accused of 18 counts Child Molestation, Sexual Conduct with a Minor, and Aggravated Assault. During the course of their representation, the attorneys at MayesTelles were able to force the State to dismiss half of the counts. The case proceeded to trial on the remaining counts. Following a lengthy trial, the jury acquitted RJ of all charges.
Why Choose MayesTelles PLLC?
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Nearly 200 Years of Combined Experience
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Thousands of Cases Successfully Handled
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Voted Top 100 Trial Lawyers
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Available to Our Clients 24/7
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Former Prosecutors & Law Enforcement
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AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys