Child pornography is a class 2 felony that when convicted, the charge carries a mandatory minimum of four to 15 years in prison, or 30 years if any of the images are of children under age 13. Conviction of possession of this wrongdoing also requires registration as a sex offender.
A charge of this possession should be taken seriously. Not only does conviction carry with it the possibility of more than 30 years in prison, but it also requires that you register as a sex offender, which can negatively impact your ability to obtain any housing or employment following your release from prison.
A former lieutenant was indicted by a grand jury on child pornography charges. The man, who retired as a lieutenant in charge of personnel in 2013, was arrested and charged with three felony counts: receipt, distribution, and possession of child pornography.
The man allegedly knowingly received and distributed material containing child pornography and possessed still images and videos of child pornography on a desktop computer. He posted a $50,000 bond and was released on house arrest. Under the conditions of his house arrest, he must submit to location monitoring by a supervising officer and mental health treatment. He is not allowed to possess a firearm, drink excessively, use narcotics, or use a home computer. His computer was seized by federal authorities.
All three charges each carry a minimum sentence of five years in prison and $250,000 in fines. The first two counts of receipt and distribution of child pornography carry a maximum sentence of 20 years. The third count of possession of child pornography carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.
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