When people use the Internet, they may feel as though their actions are anonymous. This feeling of anonymity is an illusion. Our online activities are easily tracked and, in fact, a permanent record of every image we view online remains on our computers. When someone comes across an illegal image such as child pornography, it can result in serious criminal charges. With the advent of chat rooms, texting and other modern methods of communication, new sex crimes have emerged, including enticing, luring and sexting. If you have been charged with a possession or distribution of child pornography or another Internet sex crime, it is crucial to hire a lawyer with significant experience defending people against sex charges. Your freedom and your future could depend on it.
The Cogdell Law Firm, PLLC, in Houston offers an aggressive defense to all Internet sex crimes. We understand that many of these allegations stem from unintentional actions, misunderstandings or prosecutorial overzealousness. We know what is at stake and will fight these allegations at every turn.
Defense for Online Solicitation Charges and Other Internet Crimes
If you have been charged with possession or distribution of child pornography, online solicitation of a minor or any other sex crime, you face extremely serious consequences upon conviction. Further, a conviction to an Internet sex crime will also lead to placement on the Sex Offender Registry. Most people do not realize how severe the penalties can be as they are browsing the Internet or chatting with people they believe to be adults.
Law enforcement officials are now setting up chat room "stings" in an effort to trap people who may be predators. Unfortunately, many individuals who believe their communications were private and had no intentions of breaking the law end up facing criminal charges.
When building your defense, our law firm will look closely at the forensic evidence involved in these allegations. We will explore every other defense as well. Due to the highly charged nature of these allegations, many prosecutors overreach and make charges that are not supported by the evidence. Our law firm will hold the prosecution to its burden of proof.
To arrange a consultation with an experienced Houston, Texas, Internet sex crimes defense attorney, call 713-364-8968 or contact us online.
