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 child pornography also requires registration as a sex offender.
A Magnolia man is behind bars after detectives caught him downloading child pornography.
The man allegedly admitted to having the child pornography on his computer, detectives said. Police searched through the computer and found four photographs of child pornography.
The detectives were working with the Harris County Internet Crimes Against Children unit in late January when they came across a 42-year old man, downloading child pornography from the internet, detectives said. Investigators traced the download to his home.
He is facing four third-degree felony counts of possession of child pornography and is being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $80,000 worth of bonds.
He could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
A charge of possession of child pornography 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.
This is just one of the many cases why you should consult and seek help from a defense lawyer when you are accused of a crime including child pornography.
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