Under Florida Statute 847.001, Child Pornography, or Child Porn for short, is defined as:
According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement,
Sexual conduct” means actual or simulated sexual intercourse, deviate sexual intercourse, sexual bestiality, masturbation, or sadomasochistic abuse; actual lewd exhibition of the genitals; actual physical contact with a person’s clothed or unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or, if such person is a female, breast with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of either party; or any act or conduct which constitutes sexual battery or simulates that sexual battery is being or will be committed. A mother’s breastfeeding of her baby does not under any circumstance constitute “sexual conduct.”
Possession of Child Porn is an extremely serious crime in the State of Floirda. Without the proper representation, a conviction likely means prison time, fines, and registration as a sex offender for the rest of your life. Possession of just one image exposes you to felony prosecution; having more than ten (10) images can increase the penalties. Of course, there are many things that an experienced attorney can do to help your case. Your lawyer may be able to get the charges dismissed or reduced, potentially meaning no prison and no conviction on a sex charge. At Taracks & Associates we have three former prosecutors on staff who know the law and know how to challenge the charges you are facing. With the stakes so high, you can’t afford to go with an attorney who is not experienced in both the law, but also showing the government the mitigating factors that need to be considered. We have handled many high-profile sex cases throughout Tampa Bay over the past few years. When facing serious prosecution, you need a serious advocate. Call us now at 813-281-2897 for a free consultation.