Child Pornography Lawyer Tucson, AZ
Protecting You From Serious Allegations
- A Keen Focus on Criminal Defense
- Award-Winning Team of Attorneys
- 50+ Years of Collective Experience
“You want an attorney who regularly handles these cases.”
If you or a loved one have been accused of viewing or downloading sexually explicit material involving a minor, it is absolutely crucial that you secure legal representation. Our attorneys at St. Louis Huffman Law have handled these cases before. Learn what steps you can take during a free consultation.
Facing a Child
Pornography Conviction?
Contact Our Criminal
Defense Attorneys in Tucson, AZ
If you're found guilty of possessing, recording, or distributing child pornography, you'll face jail time, fines, and registration as a sex offender. Our Tucson child pornography lawyers can fight CP charges and other sex crime allegations, getting them dropped or reduced.
Attorneys Joseph P. St. Louis, Ryan Huffman, and Liz Farkas will not be intimidated by the prosecutor or the state's case against you. Our lawyers have more than 50 years of combined legal defense practice between them. They can determine the best way to present your case to the jury and note flaws in the state's case.
To set up a free case review, contact us. We're proud to represent people from Pima, Maricopa, Pinal, and Santa Cruz Counties from our Tucson law office.
Hear From a Client We Pick You Up Even If You've Hit Rock Bottom
“I was climbing up from the lowest point in my life. The day of my consultation with Ryan Huffman, he LISTENED to me—REALLY listened. He was confident he could help me, and while he made no guarantees, he assured me he would do his very best to get the most favorable result possible. Fast forward several more months, when I received a phone call outlining my plea offer to include no additional jail time. Tears of joy were the only thanks I could offer, and a ‘thank you’ wasn't, and never will be, enough.” — Former Client
Representation
Worth Every Penny
Your case begins with a free consultation with one of our child pornography lawyers in Tucson. We'll never pass you off to an assistant or paralegal — you'll only meet with someone who's familiar with your case and the law.
Most of our clients can expect to pay a flat fee for our service, regardless of the amount of time we devote to their case. However, if your case involves pretrial work or has another unique need, we may charge more. We'll collect trust money upfront and hold it to cover out-of-pocket expenses as your case moves forward.
In your search for the right criminal defense attorney, you may find law firms that advertise lower costs. However, investing in a proven defense team often makes a big difference in protecting your freedom and future. Mr. St. Louis has intentionally built a small, hand-picked team known for their skill, integrity, and commitment to clients. If there's a weakness in the case against you, we'll find it.
Child Pornography Cases Our Tucson Law Firm Can Handle
- Possession of Child Pornography - This includes the purchase of child pornography in person or electronic reception of pornographic materials featuring minors.
- Recording or Production of Child Pornography - This includes the filming, photographing, or duplication of pornographic materials featuring minors.
- Transmission or Distribution of Child Pornography - This includes the duplication, exchange, or transportation of child porn.
- Commercial Sexual Exploitation of a Minor - This involves advertising or promoting the participation of a minor in pornographic materials.
Knowingly vs. Unknowingly
Viewing Child Pornography
Some individuals accidentally view child pornography while on the Internet, using file-sharing services, or on their phone. In these situations, a person may be viewing material that states all participants are 18 or older, yet in fact one of the participants involved is a minor. A person may also receive a message that contains an explicit image involving a minor in a sexual pose or act.
Even if the viewer stops viewing the image or video immediately and attempts to delete it, if the file has been identified as child pornography by the government, a report will be made by your internet service provider to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. That tip will then be forwarded to the Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children task force. Local authorities will then be contacted to deal with the person who viewed child porn.
A Tucson defense lawyer can take these circumstances into account and dispute the child pornography charges against you.
Penalties for Child
Pornography in Arizona
If you are convicted of possessing, distributing, or producing child pornography, you will be charged with the sexual exploitation of a minor, which is a class 2 felony.
Each image or video found can be charged as a separate crime, carrying a mandatory sentence of 3-12.5 years in prison.
If the minor depicted in the illegal material is under the age of 15, the convicted will face 10-24 years in prison. The harsher penalties are in accordance with Arizona's Dangerous Crimes Against Children (DCAC) laws.
Mandatory Registration as a Sex Offender in the State of Arizona
Individuals convicted of child pornography offenses are typically required to register as a sex offender with the Arizona Department of Public Safety's online database.
A child pornography conviction may also lead to lifetime sex offender probation. This can affect where you can live, what jobs you're allowed to apply for, and other aspects of your life. This type of probation also requires sex offender counseling, lie detector tests, and may affect your ability to see your own children and the young children of your family members.
“He was the right attorney.”
"My son was falsely accused of a very serious crime that if charged and convicted would have surely destroyed his future. As an innocent victim, my son and family were terrified. After informing Joe of the details of the false allegations surrounding the incident, we immediately had a sense of relief that he was the right attorney to handle his case. Joseph St. Louis did everything and more to prevent charges from being filed against my son, and was successful in accomplishing just that. Thank you for saving my sons future and life as he knows it!” — Former client
Child Pornography and Cybercrimes
If you use peer-to-peer file-sharing networks, you could fall victim to cybercriminals trying to hide their illegal activity. Cybercriminals may store child pornography images and videos on the computer of a completely innocent person. These situations can occur without a person's knowledge.
It is not unusual for a law enforcement agency to obtain a search warrant seeking specific images of minors they believe are present on a person's computer via P2P file sharing. Yet during that search, law enforcement could find completely different images or videos with no trace of the illegal materials they were originally seeking.
Our team of Tucson child pornography attorneys can partner with experts in peer-to-peer networks to help clear your name in these kinds of situations. Our lawyers can also protect your rights from overzealous investigators or improper practices employed by federal or state law enforcement agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions for Our Child Pornography Lawyers in Tucson, AZ
What should I do if I'm charged with child pornography?
Contact our criminal defense attorneys right away. Speaking to investigators without legal representation can harm your case, even if you believe you have nothing to hide. Early intervention gives your lawyer the chance to protect your rights, evaluate search warrants or digital evidence, and potentially prevent charges from being filed.
What penalties could I face if convicted?
This criminal charge carries harsh penalties like prison time, mandatory sex offender registration, and restrictions that may affect your employment and housing. The exact consequences will ultimately depend on the type of charges, the number of images or videos, whether federal charges are involved, and other factors. Our defense attorneys can explain the potential outcomes specific to your case and help minimize or challenge those penalties.
How do you challenge the evidence in these cases?
Digital evidence is complex and often leaves room for error. Our Tucson attorneys will carefully examine how evidence was obtained, whether search warrants were valid, and whether investigators followed proper forensic procedures. Our job is to uncover flaws in the prosecution’s case and use them to your advantage.
Our Arizona Defense Lawyers Are Here to Help Read the Experience of Another Past Client
"I would give Joe 10 stars if it was possible. Joe represented me and was successful in obtaining a full dismissal of my case. From my very first meeting with Joe, he highlighted the potential flaws in the state's case and those exact flaws ultimately led to my dismissal 16 months later. I feel so lucky that someone recommended Joe to me and give my absolute highest recommendation of Joe to anybody that may need help." — Former client
