DuPage County Internet Porn Defense Attorneys
Protecting Clients from the Stigma of Child Sex Crimes
If you are arrested for possession of pornographic images of minors, people are often prepared to judge you before hearing all of the evidence. The stigma and public outrage associated with “kiddie porn” can result in damage to your reputation, family relationships and career before you have even had your day in court. If you are convicted of child pornography in Illinois, you will not only face a felony charge and state prison time but also registration as a sex offender. Our DuPage County internet pornography attorneys at Ramsell & Kunowski, L.L.C. recognize the potentially devastating impact of allegations that you are involved in possessing or exchanging sexually explicit images of minors on the web, so we fiercely protect individuals facing such claims.
Ramsell & Kunowski, L.L.C. has earned a national reputation for providing exemplary criminal defense for more than 30 years. Our past clients have included CEOs, doctors, lawyers, famous recording artists and more than 16,000 others from all walks of life. Because of our extensive experience, we have the expertise and knowledge to effectively attack unlawful searches, expose defective warrants, suppress incriminating statements and persuasively assert other procedural and substantive defenses to safeguard your future. Our founding partner Donald Ramsell has received the highest rating by AVVO, which evaluates every attorney in the United States. He also repeatedly has been acknowledged as an “Illinois Super Lawyer” and “Illinois Leading Lawyer”.
Understanding Illinois Internet Pornography Charges
Under 720 ILCS 5/11-20.1 child pornography is defined as materials that visually depict minors engaged in sexual activity, simulated sexual activity or other erotic behavior intended to arouse the viewer. Examples of materials that can result in an internet pornography charge include:
- Selling or distributing child pornography via the web;
- Storing pornographic images on your computer’s hard drive;
- Printing out hard copies of sexual images of minors;
- Downloading or sending prohibited images via the internet;
- Creating child pornography in videos, digital files or any other format; and
- Soliciting or transmitting sexual photos with someone under 18 via text message ("sexting").
Any individual arrested by an Illinois law enforcement agency will face exposure to a Class 1 Felony conviction that carries a potential term of imprisonment of 4 to15 years. However, those accused of child pornography should seek immediate legal advice because certain factors can increase the severity of the punishment.
Nationally Recognized DuPage County Child Pornography Defense Attorneys
At Ramsell & Kunowski, L.L.C. we carefully explain the process and provide tenacious defense without judgment. We recognize that a range of common scenarios can lead to unjustified allegations, such as a bitter custody dispute, an inadvertent download, or the honest belief the person depicted was at least 18. Our DuPage County internet pornography attorneys are committed to fierce representation of those charged with sex offenses. We invite you to call us today at 630-256-8001 or to send us an email to schedule your free consultation in our conveniently located office in Naperville. Ramsell & Kunowski, L.L.C. also has offices in Wheaton and St. Charles or Rolling Meadows by appointment.
