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Florida Child Porn Charges & Penalties

Offenses involving child pornography are among the most serious allegations an individual can face. As a federal crime, child pornography convictions can result in severe criminal penalties that include large fines, mandatory terms of imprisonment, and the long-term repercussions that come with being a registered sex offender. If you or your loved one is currently facing federal charges for child porn in Tampa or any of the surrounding communities of Florida, working with an experienced Tampa child pornography attorney should be your first priority.

Criminal Offenses Involving Child Pornography

Child pornography charges may entail various criminal acts – including both sex crimes and internet crimes – involving the depiction of minors engaged in or simulating sexually explicit acts.

Commonly prosecuted child pornography charges may include:

• Possession, promotion, or distribution of child pornography
• Sexual exploitation of children
• Production of child pornography
• Online file sharing and child pornography internet crimes

Child pornography may become a federal crime when the alleged offense involves interstate communications, including the use of the internet. Even if child pornography materials did not cross state lines or international borders, alleged offenders may still face federal allegations.

Child Pornography Charges in FL

Florida Statute 827.071 makes it a felony offense to possess any photograph, motion picture, exhibition, show, representation, or other presentation which, in whole or in part, includes any sexual conduct by a child. Under the statute, sexual conduct covers a broad variety of activity. Each individual movie or image is a third degree felony offense punishable by up to five (5) years in State Prison.

However, once you have ten or more images or movies, each individual image or movie becomes a second degree felony offense punishable by up to ten (10) years in prison. Additionally, if you have three (3) or more copies of a single image you can be charged with a second degree felony as it is presumed that your intent was to distribute the images. On top of prison time and hefty fines, a conviction also requires mandatory sex offender registration for life.

Discuss Your Charges & Defense for Child Porn Cases

At Taracks & Associates, our Tampa child pornography lawyer has more than 30 years of experience and is prepared to help individuals facing child pornography charges understand their rights, the potential penalties they face, and how our firm can help. We understand the severity of these charges and that our clients’ lives may very well be on the line – which is precisely why we fight aggressively to protect their freedoms and futures.