Oakland Child Pornography Lawyer
Possession of Child Pornography Charges in CA
Simply being accused of possessing child pornography is often enough to ruin your entire reputation, your career, and your relationships. While the general public may condemn you and believe that you are guilty, it’s shocking how often innocent men and women are falsely accused of having child pornography. Oakland sex crimes defense lawyer, Attorney Nabiel C. Ahmed, doesn't take these serious accusations lightly. He believes in fighting these charges with proven, results-driven strategies and will work around the clock to see that your reputation and your standing in the community are restored.
The Law Office of Nabiel C. Ahmed has won acquittal, dismissal, or reduced penalties for hundreds of residents throughout East Bay. A decade of practice made us one of the leading defense firms in the Bay Area.
Call (510) 907-6600 today to speak with us about your case. We offer jail interviews as well as over-the-phone consultations, all of which are confidential.
California’s Pornography Laws
Under California Penal Code 311, possession of child pornography is against the law and is defined as the possession of any material that depicts a minor that is engaged in sexual conduct or simulating sexual conduct. In order to obtain a conviction of child pornography, the prosecutor must prove that you knowingly possessed the images or content in question and that you knew that these images contained minors that were under the age of 18.
Sting Operations & Child Pornography
In the Internet age, it is easy for law enforcement officials to set up sting operations for the purpose of catching sex offenders. They may set up hyperlinks and accounts encouraging you to click on films of kids having sex or view pictures of children masturbating. These links are then monitored, and if necessary, a California search warrant can be issued to search your home computer or your office.
Penalties for the Possession of Child Pornography in California
Under California law, it is a felony to possess child pornography. If you are convicted of child pornography, you face up to 3 years in state prison and up to $2500 in fines for each count of child pornography. If you have previously been convicted of child pornography, then you could face up to 6 years in state prison.
In addition to significant jail time and fines, possession of child pornography is considered a sex crime. This means that if you are convicted, you will be required to register as a sex offender for the remainder of your life.
Contact Our Firm Today
Call us at (510) 907-6600 for a consultation. If you are already detained, we are also available for phone consultations and jail interviews. You can also fill out a confidential contact form. We proudly help clients in Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, Concord, and the surrounding areas!
Client Testimonials
We Don't Let Our Clients Down
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“I recommend Nabiel over the rest!”
“Mr Ahmed is a very knowledgeable attorney. He went above and beyond to help me with my case. He also gave me sound advice and went over my options.”- Marshall -
“Better Than Expected Result”
“Mr. Ahmed did his thing to make sure I did not spend one day in jail! His ability to explain everything along the way really helped through this stressful episode.”- Francisco C. -
“Understands and Has Great Communication”
“He worked hard and diligently while going the extra mile. He was patient and caring during my ordeal and even followed up and checked on me afterwards.”- Adarice -
“Huge Help to Me and My Family”
“Nabiel was able to negotiate a great plea and avoid serious charges. This was especially important since we were looking at significant charges despite this being a first offense.”- Alex G.
