Child Pornography Legal Consequences

Summary

In New Jersey, child pornography laws are strict, and even accidental possession can lead to serious charges. Since the individual was 15, the case might be handled in juvenile court, which focuses on rehabilitation. Defenses such as lack of intent and non-sexual content can be mitigating factors. Consider consulting a local attorney for personalized advice.

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My name is john
Hi John! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
Hi, I’m going over a possible case. The person in question was * at the time. He found himself on a clear web, pornography forum. He stumbled on a post with photo of someone under the age of *. The photo itself was not sexual and had zero sexual conduct but the messages from users comments were sexual. The * had no intent to see this content.
Hi John!
It's important to understand that in the District of Columbia, laws regarding child pornography are strict. However, given that the person was * and had no intent to view such content, there could be defenses available.
- Accidental Viewing: If the content was not sought out intentionally, this can be a significant factor.
- Non-Sexual Content: The fact that the image itself was not sexual is also relevant.
Would you like to know more about potential defenses or need assistance connecting with a local lawyer for this case?
More about consequences. This case also happened in NJ.
In New Jersey, the laws regarding child pornography are also very strict. Here are some potential consequences:
- Possession: Even accidental possession can lead to serious charges.
- Juvenile Court: Since the person was *, the case might be handled in juvenile court, which focuses more on rehabilitation.
- Defenses: Lack of intent and non-sexual content can be mitigating factors.
Would you like to explore defenses further or need help connecting with a local lawyer?