Quantity Enhancement
Las Vegas Child Pornography Lawyer
Individuals charged with possession of child porn in federal court face
enhanced penalties depending on the quantity of images found in their possession. If you or a loved one has been arrested on child porn charges, it is vital to obtain the most experienced and skilled attorney available for defense. Conviction with enhanced penalties can mean jail time, fines and mandatory registration as a sex offender. You are urged to contact a
child pornography lawyer in Las Vegas without delay.
Federal Guidelines
Under Federal Sentencing Guidelines, "levels" are assigned for the commission of crimes with "enhancements" and "reductions" depending on mitigating and aggravating factors. At sentencing these levels are added up. The result determines whether defendant may receive probation or has to serve a mandatory sentence and for how long.
Enhancements for Quantity in Child Porn Cases
Under the guidelines, there are enhancements in child porn convictions depending on the quantity of images found. These are:
- 10 but less than 150 images: Increase by 2 levels
- 150 but less than 300 images: Increase by 3 levels
- 300 but less than 600 images: Increase by 4 levels
- More than 600 images: Increase by 5 levels
The more levels assessed the stiffer the sentence the federal judge imposes.
Child Pornography Attorney in Las Vegas
The Las Vegas child pornography lawyers at Okabe & Haushalter are particularly qualified to represent clients in the Las Vegas area charged with possession of child pornography with quantity enhancements. Our attorneys are skilled in breaking through the prejudice that judges and juries have due the nature of these charges and making sure our client's side of the story is heard. As former prosecutors we are able to spot the weak points of the government case and take advantage of them to client's benefit. We utilize all available defenses including constitutional challenges based on an illegal search to questioning whether the image is of a minor and not computer-generated. We have a record of proven success in defending against porn charges. We strongly advise you to get in touch with our defense team at once if under investigation immediately after your arrest.
Contact a Las Vegas child pornography lawyer
if you or a loved one is facing possession of child pornography charges with quantity enhancement.
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