Child Abuse Content Penalties

Summary

Sharing child abuse content in Germany is a serious offense with penalties including imprisonment (3 months to 10 years) and fines. In cases of unintentional possession, such as auto-uploaded photos from a minors device, the court may consider factors like age and unawareness. Penalties can still include imprisonment up to 5 years or fines.

Full Conversation

Do you aware of sharing Child abusing contents punishment in Germany?
Hello ****, child abuse and its propagation, including sharing of such contents, is a serious criminal offense in Germany. Here are the possible legal repercussions:
- Imprisonment, which can range from 3 months to 10 years.
- Fines, the amount of which will be determined by the court.
- Permanent criminal record.
The exact punishment depends on the specific circumstances of the case.
what do you mean by fines?
Fines in this context refer to a sum of money that a court orders an offender to pay as punishment for an offence. The exact amount depends on the severity of the crime and the offender's financial circumstances.
Okay, let's consider the given case. a person enabled the autouploading of a google drive which automatically uploaded photos existed in the phone to her private google cloud space. * illegal photos were automatically uploaded when she was 14 years and outside of Germany. about 10 years later, the police reports her to carrying those old photos. what's the possible punishment for her in Germany?
In Germany, possession of illegal material can lead to penalties, even if unintentional:
- Imprisonment (up to 5 years or fines).
- Digitally stored material is considered "possession".
However, factors like age at the time and unawareness may be considered by the court. Specifics would depend on case details.