“I know it when I see it.” Those six words are how Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart described hard-core pornography in a concurring opinion involving the 1964 U.S. Supreme Court case Jacobellis v. Ohio. Over time, federal and Maryland state laws have refined the...
What are the penalties for possessing child pornography?
It goes without saying that a charge of possession of child pornography is very serious. It is one of the most heavily punished sex-related crimes on the books in Maryland. A conviction for a first offense can lead to up to 10 years in prison and a $25,000 fine. For...
Ways to defend against a child pornography charge
When you are being investigated for possessing child pornography, your entire future lays in the balance. It may feel like the world is against you, but you are innocent until proven guilty, and you have every right to stand your ground. There are several defenses...
Is Big Brother Watching Your Online Activity?
The Fourth Amendment gives every U.S. citizen the right to privacy. The government can only invade your home, search your person - or monitor your emails or Internet activity - in certain circumstances. Unless stringent requirements are met, any unwarranted invasion...
Child pornography: Defend your rights in Maryland
Distributing pornography online isn't always illegal, but when it involves people who are minors, it becomes a very serious offense that can be punished on two levels. In Maryland, you can face both state and federal prosecution for being caught distributing,...
Accused of child porn? Defend yourself in Maryland
Federal Internet child porn charges can be some of the most difficult to deal with. Depending on your situation and the ages of children involved in your case, you could be facing a federal prison sentence or other serious fines and penalties. That doesn't even begin...
Accused of having child porn in Maryland? Retain your rights
If you've been accused of distributing or possessing child pornography, then you know how much trouble you could be in with the law. When facing these charges, you need to be defended in a way that allows the courts to see why the allegations against you are...
Man accused of child pornography distribution in Maryland
As a person who works with children or teens, you could be exposed to allegations from parents or the children themselves, even if there is no proof to back those allegations up. No matter what you've been accused of, you have a right to defend yourself. A child...
Swift action key to defending against child pornography charges
If you are facing sex crimes charges for alleged possession of child pornography in Maryland, you must take swift action to protect your rights. Those who are facing child pornography charges run the risk of a future that could be rather bleak -- think jail time and...
Man from Maryland jailed for child porn sentence
Charges for child pornography can lead to jail time and fines, and you may face unwanted scrutiny at work or at home. You aren't guilty of a crime until you're convicted, and it's important that you remember that you have every right to see a defense that can protect...