Defense Strategies Against Child Pornography Charges

If you are facing child pornography charges in Michigan or federal charges nationwide, it is critical to work with an experienced and fierce criminal defense lawyer who knows how to create a strategy tailored to the circumstances of your case. A compassionate and skilled lawyer from SBBL Law can help you by working to develop a strong defense strategy. There are many routes we may take, including:

• Challenging the evidence. As many child pornography cases are based on digital evidence, our legal team commonly works with forensic experts to challenge the authenticity of the evidence being used against you.
• Calling search and seizure procedures into question. Under the 4th Amendment of the US Constitution, individuals have certain rights during search, seizure, and handling processes. If your rights were violated, a lawyer from our firm can call into question the manner in which these procedures were conducted, showing breaches in protocol and working to suppress this evidence.
• Demonstrating a lack of intent. A lawyer from our firm can work to prove that the content you were accused of possessing was downloaded or streamed by accident. We work with computer forensic experts to retrace your computer history, showing that your actions or search history leading up to the alleged criminal action do not align coherently.
• Insisting on false allegations. Oftentimes, defendants are charged with child pornography crimes that are associated with a computer or digital device accessed by multiple individuals. In this case, we can work to show that there is no evidence beyond a reasonable doubt to prove you were the user who committed these crimes.
• Negotiating or pursuing a plea deal. In cases where the prosecution’s evidence is overwhelmingly strong, it may be ideal to negotiate the initial charges down or work to achieve a plea bargain. In some instances, this may be the most effective strategy to reduce your charges or minimize your penalties.

Ultimately, a skilled and dedicated criminal defense lawyer from SBBL Law can litigate aggressively on your behalf in the courtroom. We can execute a robust defense strategy, work to prove that your case cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, and strive to protect your rights and freedom throughout the criminal defense process.

Sex Offender Registration in Michigan

Individuals who are convicted of child porn offenses must register as sex offenders under the state sex offenders registration act, also known as SORA. Specifically, in Michigan, MCL 28.723 specifies that all individuals who are convicted of child pornography crimes will need to register as sex offenders. Federal child porn offenders must register under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). The registration process and details include:

• Initial registration. Individuals who have been convicted or released from custody will need to register as soon as possible as a sex offender with the state, usually within three days. Individuals registering must do so at the local law enforcement agency where they are working, living, or studying.
• Information provisions. Sex offenders will need to provide personal information during the registration process, including their full name, date of birth, social security number, an up-to-date photograph, their physical description, and home address. Furthermore, they will need to give their employment or education information, as well as vehicle information.
• Regular updates. Depending on the tier classification of the sex offender, they will need to update their information once a year, twice a year, or four times a year. Any time a change is made to this personal information, they have three days to report it. To report this information, registered sex offenders must physically appear at the local law enforcement agency.
• Penalties for noncompliance. Those who do not adequately comply with these registration laws can face further criminal charges, which can result in imprisonment and fines.

If you are facing difficulties understanding your legal requirement to register as a sex offender, need support throughout the registration process, or are dealing with subsequent criminal charges, a dedicated criminal defense lawyer from SBBL Law can provide you with the legal support you need.