Possession of Child Pornography

Overview of California Child Pornography Laws

California's obscenity laws protect children from exploitation regarding pornographic materials. Laws against child pornography, such as Penal Code 311, prohibit and punish the production, possession, transport, distribution and sale of child pornography, involving or depicting minors under the age of 18.

Downloading or saving child pornography to a personal computer or laptop qualifies as possession or control of materials, even when a hard copy is not made. Sharing, emailing or in any other way distributing copies of child pornography also qualifies as possession or control of the materials. Production of child pornography and possession of large quantities, would invoke the quantity enhancement penalty to a perpetrator's sentence if convicted.

Few crimes have as much impact emotionally and socially as those involving children. Our laws reflect society's view that all crimes involving children, including possession of child pornography, are less forgivable based on a child's trust and dependence upon the adults around him or her. You can count on little, to no, objectivity when you are charged with a sex crime involving a child.

That is exactly why you deserve the competent, compassionate and professional legal counsel of a firm who will not allow your rights to go unheeded. It takes a San Francisco child pornography lawyer who has expertise and experience with these cases, to break through this barrier and effectively represent defendants accused of possession of pornography involving minors.

Contact a San Francisco Child Pornography Defense Lawyer

We understand the penalties you face. Investigation alone may have subjected you to deterioration of trust between you and family members and friends. Possibly you have already endured repercussions damaging to your reputation and your career.

At the law firm of Okabe & Haushalter, we know the defense options open to you. Upon examining the circumstances of your case, we can determine which will best serve you. You may have an entrapment defense, or you unwittingly downloaded material you thought was safe.

Contact a San Francisco child pornography attorney today who will work tirelessly in your defense against child pornography possession charges.