Tough, Tenacious Defense Against Child Pornography Charges

Of all the crimes a person can commit, sex offenses committed against children tend to receive the most public scorn and among the harshest sentences imposed by law enforcement. Child pornography is no exception. Under Arkansas law, someone convicted of possessing, distributing or manufacturing child pornography could be facing years to decades in prison and tens of thousands of dollars in fines.

If you find yourself in this position, you cannot afford to trust your future to an untested or inexperienced attorney. Instead, contact our lawyers at Catterlin & Arnold Law Firm. We are trial-tested defense attorneys who advocate aggressively for our clients, and we will fight to protect your rights and your freedom.

There Are Available Defense Options To Child Pornography Charges

You might think that a child pornography case is going to be open and shut – and that’s what prosecutors want you to believe. But these cases are often complex. Depending on the facts of the case, you may have one or more defense options, including:

Search and seizure issues: The Fourth Amendment to the constitution prohibits unreasonable search and seizure by law enforcement. This typically means that police need to obtain a search warrant or at least have probable cause. If law enforcement overstepped its bounds and conducted an unreasonable search, it may be possible to have the evidence suppressed, meaning it cannot be used to convict you.

Questions about internet access: Investigators sometimes trace the access of internet child pornography back to an IP address and then arrest the person at that address. But there have been many cases in which a home’s Wi-Fi was hacked or used because it was unprotected. Savvy users are sometimes able to “spoof” IP addresses to cover their tracks, falsely implicating someone else.

Questions about known possession: Was the illegal material discovered on a hard drive or other device during service and maintenance by a technician? Was that device used by or accessible to others? If so, you may have been possessing illicit material unknowingly and unintentionally.

The above scenarios are merely examples. The specific defense strategies available to you will depend on the facts of the case. Before you decide you are out of options, contact one of our skilled attorneys to learn how we can help.

We Are Here To Help – Not To Judge. Reach Out Today.

Many people may assume the worst about you just from hearing what you’ve been charged with. At Catterlin & Arnold Law Firm, we understand that you are innocent until proven guilty. We offer free and confidential consultations to all prospective clients so that you can feel comfortable we are the firm for you. To get started, contact our office in Lowell, Arkansas, by calling 479-339-0778. You can also contact us online.