Child Pornography Defense Lawyer in Portland
Being charged with a child pornography offense can be a frightening experience. These charges are taken very seriously by law enforcement and the public. If you are charged with any type of child pornography offense, you need a child pornography attorney today.
At Robert L. Sepp, Attorney at Law, in West Linn, you will find a defense lawyer with over 20 years of experience. Robert L. Sepp is a tough, experienced Oregon sex crimes attorney. He will protect your rights and seek to get the charges reduced or dismissed, when possible. Contact him today.
Class A And B Felony Child Pornography Charges In Oregon
The Oregon statute on child pornography states: “Using a child in a display of sexually explicit conduct is a Class A felony.”
A Class A felony comes with a 20-year maximum prison sentence. If you are convicted of a Class A felony, you may also be penalized with fines of up to $375,000, or in some cases, both. These are severe penalties that you do want to face.
Child sexual abuse in the first degree includes creating, distributing or selling child pornography. It is a Class B felony.
A Class B felony conviction can result in a 10-year maximum prison sentence and a maximum fine of $250,000. In some cases, it may be both.
What Are The Long-Lasting Consequences Of Possession Of Child Pornography Charges?
As with any Oregon sex offense, the penalties and consequences of possessing child pornography are stiff. Plus, there are consequences that often follow the penalties you are assessed, such as:
- Registration as a sex offender
- Possible sex offender treatment/counseling
- Damage to your professional and personal reputation
- Potential loss of custody of your children
- Difficulty finding housing, especially near schools or playgrounds
- Trouble getting employment
- Loss of a professional license
- Being ostracized by people you once knew
Some of these consequences are unavoidable, but with lesser charges there may be fewer consequences. That is one reason that you want to consider working with a child pornography attorney.
Why Should You Seek An Oregon Child Pornography Attorney Quickly?
The penalties and consequences noted above will have a stark effect on your life. Things will change as soon as you are arrested and charged. To help mitigate the damage to your reputation and your case, you need a savvy defense lawyer working for you.
Oregon Child Pornography Lawyer Serving West Linn And Clackamas County
Being charged and convicted of child pornography possession, distribution or sales is devastating. You need an experienced child pornography attorney who understands that the images may be on your computer or phone through no fault of your own. Attorney Sepp knows how to handle these cases. Call 503-388-5382 or email him today.