Section 11-207 prohibits child pornography. For a first conviction, you may face imprisonment of up to 10 years, a fine of up to $25,000, or both. The prosecution will need to prove that the defendant knowingly caused or allowed a minor to participate in the production of an obscene performance or matter that shows that the minor engaged in sexual conduct or sadomasochistic abuse, among other situations. You may also be charged if you knowingly promote, solicit, distribute, advertise, or possess materials in a way that reflects a belief that the material shows a minor as a subject of sexual conduct or sadomasochistic abuse.

At Felsen & Sargent, we can undertake a thorough investigation to determine a strong strategy to defend a sex crime charge. Sex crimes can often be defended through an attack on the alleged victim's credibility. In some cases, it is possible to obtain a reduction in the type of charge or a dismissal. When this is not possible, we mount an aggressive defense at trial to attack the weakest elements in the prosecution's case. For example, in a child pornography charge, the prosecution must show that the defendant acted knowingly, which may be difficult to prove without the defendant's testimony. If a confession was obtained in violation of constitutional protections, we may be able to have it suppressed.

Discuss a Sex Crimes Charge with a Montgomery County Attorney

A common mistake made by people being investigated is to believe that if they cooperate and speak about what happened voluntarily, the whole thing will go away. However, information you give to the police can be used against you, and you should take even an accusation or an investigation of sex crimes charges very seriously. The lawyers at Felsen & Sargent provide aggressive representation to people throughout Maryland. 

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