Child Pornography Appeal Assistance

Summary

The users son was convicted for child pornography in Illinois based on trace evidence from an IP address. The son received a 15-year sentence. The user is seeking pro bono legal representation to appeal the sentence. The user has been in contact with the sons public defender, Elliot L Turpin, and is trying to obtain transcripts and evidence from the case. The user believes that the son did not download or distribute the material.

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Was sent to prison for child Pornography on his computer the only Evidence they had was trace evidence on his IP address. He got 15 years and I need help trying to find out if I can get someone to represent him to reduce his sentence. Child pornography
What state was your son convicted in? This information will help me provide you with the most accurate legal information and resources.
Illinois
What is the current status of your son's appeal process?
We didnt have a appeal i dont know what to do for that
What is the nature of the legal issue you're dealing with? Knowing this will help me provide you with the most relevant information about the appeal process.
Child Pornography on his computer
What state are you located in? Laws regarding child pornography vary by state, but generally, possession, distribution, or production is a serious crime with severe penalties.
Illinois
What is the current status of your son's case?

In Illinois, child pornography charges are severe. If convicted, penalties can include imprisonment and mandatory registration as a sex offender.
Hes in prison
What was the specific charge for which your son was convicted? This will help me provide more accurate information.
Trace evidence on ip address
What evidence was presented in court to link the IP address to your son's computer? In Illinois, digital forensic evidence is crucial in such cases.
They came and took all the computer he was working on and cell phone and cameras
What was the outcome of the forensic analysis of the seized devices? In Illinois, digital evidence plays a crucial role in child pornography cases.
I dont know
Do you have a lawyer representing your son's case? It's important to understand the forensic analysis results as they play a crucial role in such cases.
No trying to find one
What type of lawyer are you looking for? In Illinois, you might want to consider a criminal defense attorney with experience in digital forensics.
Pro bono i dont have alot of money
What is your location? This will help me provide you with contact details of pro bono legal services near you.
Staunton Illinois
What is the sentence your son received? This will help me provide you with more specific information about the appeal process in Illinois.
15yr
What is the exact charge your son was convicted of? This will help me provide more accurate information about potential appeal grounds in Illinois.
Here is his case #22CF182
What is the name of the court where your son's case was heard? This will help me provide you with the contact details of the court.
La cooper county courthouse in carlinville illinois
What is the reason you're considering an appeal?

For your information, the Macoupin County Courthouse is located at * E Main St, Carlinville, IL *, USA. Phone: +* *-*-*.
Macoupin
What specific grounds do you believe exist for an appeal in your son's case?
That he didnt down load it on his computer and he didnt send out any pictures or video hes never been in trouble before
What evidence do you have to support your son's claim that he didn't download or distribute the material?
All i have is his word i
What steps have you taken so far to gather evidence to support your son's claim?
They have not given us back anything or his transcrips
Have you requested the transcripts and evidence from the court or your son's previous attorney?
Yes
What was the response when you requested the transcripts and evidence?
And my son even wrote a letter to his attorney ellit
What was the response to your son's letter to his attorney?
Not heard yet
What was the last communication you had with your son's attorney?
His wife talk to hime a wk ago to try and get the transcript we both have Is power of attorney over him
What was the outcome of the conversation with the attorney regarding the transcript?
That alex would have to write a letter to elliot and let him know
What is the content of the letter that Alex needs to write to Elliot?
Saying that brandy and I are allowed to get the transcripts transcripts and the evidence from them.
What was the response from the court or attorney when you requested the transcripts and evidence?
I told you that alex would have to write a letter stating that he wants it so we can get it
What is the current status of the letter Alex is supposed to write to Elliot?
I do not know what alex wrote in the letter to elliot his states attorney
What is the name of your son's state attorney? This will help me provide you with their contact details.
Assented public defender elliot l turpin
What is the current status of your son's case with the public defender Elliot L Turpin?
I dont know
What was the last update you received from Elliot L Turpin regarding your son's case?
I told u last wk monday july 17th
What was the update you received from Elliot L Turpin on July 17th?