What Constitutes “Sexual Exploitation of a Child”?
While any sex crime can result in serious consequences, the penalties of a child pornography conviction can be especially severe. Child pornography offenses are classified as sexual exploitation of a child. This type of offense can encompass various acts, including the possession, distribution, and production of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM).
Additional acts that constitute “sexual exploitation of a child” include:
- The possession of any material (digital or physical) that showcases explicit sexual conduct involving a child
- The production, promotion, or distribution of materials that involve the sexual exploitation of a child
- Encouraging, inducing, or compelling a minor to engage in explicit sexual conduct for creating exploitative material
- Selling, exchanging, distributing, or publishing any material that involves explicit sexual conduct by a minor
- The use of technology, such as the Internet, to share or disseminate materials that show a child involved in explicit sexual activities
- Engaging in, or attempting to engage in, explicit sexual conduct with a minor, including via online communication
Fortunately, our determined defense lawyers have extensive experience defending against various types of child pornography charges in Colorado Springs. Common cases we handle include:
- Possession: This involves knowingly having any material or media that contains explicit images of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct. This includes printed materials, digital files, or any other form of media.
- Distribution: This involves the transfer of child pornography materials from one person to another. It can include distribution through email, file-sharing platforms, or physical delivery.
- Production: This involves creating or participating in the production of sexually explicit images or videos involving minors. This can also include directing, promoting, or soliciting the production of such materials.
Penalties for Child Pornography Charges
Child pornography convictions are punishable by mandatory sex offender registration in Colorado. Other potential penalties include:
- Hefty fines
- Probation or parole
- Mandatory registration as a sex offender
- Prison time, including life imprisonment
- Loss of civil liberties (such as the right to vote or own a firearm)
Aside from legal ramifications, being convicted of a child pornography offense can have serious personal and professional repercussions, such as reputational damage, strained relationships, and reduced employment opportunities.
If you’re facing child pornography charges, securing a strong defense is crucial to protect your freedom. Our child pornography attorneys can evaluate your case to determine an effective defense to reduce or drop the charges against you.
Set up an initial consultation with our office today. Discuss your case with our Colorado Springs Lawyers at
(719) 212-2448 or complete our contact form.
Colorado Springs Child Pornography Attorneys
Defending Against Child Sex Offenses in El Paso County
Facing criminal charges for a sex crime can be terrifying, especially in cases involving minors. Child pornography offenses carry tremendous weight and can lead to harsh criminal penalties if convicted. If you’ve been accused of possessing, distributing, or producing child sexual abuse materials in Colorado Springs or the surrounding area, securing an experienced defense from an aggressive child pornography attorney is critical to protecting your rights.
At The Gasper Law Group, we have extensive knowledge of sexual offenses involving minors. Our lawyers prioritize the needs of our clients at all costs and acknowledge that everyone makes mistakes, which is why our seasoned criminal defense attorneys are committed to providing the strong defense you deserve. Our firm understands the gravity of facing such serious allegations in criminal court, from navigating professional careers to informing friends and loved ones, and our passionate attorneys will stop at nothing to ensure your side of the story is heard.
Child Pornography Offenses in Colorado
Under Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) § 18-6-403, “a person commits sexual exploitation of a child if, for any purpose, he or she knowingly causes, induces, entices, or permits a child to engage in, or be used for, any explicit sexual conduct for the making of any sexually exploitative material.”
Child pornography charges can result in severe penalties in Colorado Springs. Call (719) 212-2448 to request a consultation with an aggressive defense lawyer.
Contact a Skilled Defense Lawyer in Colorado Springs
The Gasper Law Group has defended the accused for nearly twenty years. With decades of experience on your side, you can rely on our knowledgeable defense attorneys to aggressively defend your rights and fight to restore your freedom. When the rest of your life hangs in the balance, don’t risk throwing away your future by failing to secure a fortified defense. From sex crimes to DUI defense, our criminal defense attorneys can ensure you understand the legal options available to you, protect against reputational damage, and fight to get the charges against you reduced or dropped.
If you’re facing child pornography charges, securing a strong defense is nonnegotiable to preserve your freedom. Contact us online to request a free consultation.
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