Los Angeles Possession of Obscene Material Lawyer
Possession of Obscene Material Attorney in LA
The courts in our area will action to punish anyone proven guilty of the possession of obscene material, and if you have been charged with this sex crime it is in your best interests to retain legal counsel as soon as you learn about the case. Proving guilt in this type of case depends on establishing factors such as whether you were truthfully in possession of the material in question and were aware of the possession or had reason to be aware. There are cases where the defendant was the unknowing recipient of
child pornography that was surreptitiously downloaded to the computer as part of a malware program or was downloaded by another person. Another factor in this type of case is the question of whether the material meets the legal definition of obscenity, or if it could be justifiably classified as artwork.
Prosecution over the possession of obscene material has risen in recent years with the spread of internet sex crimes. A large number of these cases revolve around the possession and distribution of
internet pornography, and it is important to work with a
Los Angeles sex crime attorney who is up to date on the most recent developments in this field of law. There are several ways to defend against this charge, but if you delay in taking legal action you reduce the chances of successfully clearing your name. A conviction will expose you to criminal penalties, and the severity of the punishment will depend on whether you are convicted of a misdemeanor or felony offense.
Sex Crime Defense Lawyer in Los Angeles
Being found guilty of the possession of obscene material will mean that you will have to take part in 290 registration, California's sex offender registry. This can have a major impact on your life for years to come, limiting you in what jobs you can hold and where you can live. If you are accused of owning
child pornography videos or any other obscene material, you should speak with an attorney from Okabe & Haushalter immediately so that we can advise you of your chances for successfully escaping a conviction.
Contact a Los Angeles sex crime attorney to find out more about how we may be able to help you get the charges against you dropped, to preserve your name and defend your freedom.