Gainesville, Ocala & Bushnell Child Pornography Defense Attorney

Florida Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer

Have you been accused of or arrested for child pornography in Florida? If so, you will need a skilled criminal defense attorney on your side who can serve to protect your rights and help you stay out of jail.

Sex crimes involving children are punished severely by Florida courts. But by consulting a lawyer as soon as possible, a strong case can be built in your favor to stand against even the toughest prosecution. Through physical evidence, witness testimony and evidence as to your good character, your defense lawyer can take a stand and contest the charges which have been filed against you.

At the Law Offices of Robert G. Whittel, we believe that you have the right to a defense, regardless of the charges you face. By providing each and every one of our clients with personal attention and aggressive defense, we give them the best opportunity of getting a lesser sentence, a winning verdict or of having the charges dropped altogether. We have offices in Gainesville, Ocala and Bushnell, Florida and handle cases throughout the state.

Child Pornography: Penalties in Florida

Per Florida Statute, Title XLVI, Chapter 827.071, it is illegal to produce, possess, sell or distribute pornographic material (including pictures, motion pictures, shows, exhibitions or representations) which portray a minor under the age of 18 in a sexual manner. Penalties depend upon the actions of the accused and the amount of pornographic material discovered.

Gainesville child pornography defense lawyer Robert G. Whittel offers excellent criminal defense for a number of child pornography charges. Penalties for these charges are listed below:

• Producing, directing or promoting any type of child pornography - 2nd Degree Felony, punishable by 15 years in state prison.
• Possession with the intention of promoting, having 3 or more copies of a pornographic picture or film involving a child under 18 - 2nd Degree Felony, punishable by 15 years in state prison.
• Knowingly having pornographic material involving a child in your possession - 3rd Degree Felony, punishable by 5 years in state prison. Each piece of material in one's possession is a separate count of this offense.

Regardless of the specific charges you face, you will need a skilled criminal defense lawyer on your side if you want to have any chance of winning your case or of having your charges dropped.

Accused of child pornography in Ocala, Bushnell or Gainesville, Florida? Contact our offices today!