If you are facing state or federal pornography or child pornography charges [links], you have an increasingly complex situation. First, jurors view crimes against children as particularly egregious and it is difficult to find an attorney to help the judge or jury see past the inherent and unfair prejudice that results from the charges rather than the actual surrounding circumstances and provide an aggressive defense you or your loved ones need and deserve. Second, these cases can often result in dual prosecutions in both state and federal court. Sindel, Sindel and Noble, P.C. practices in both venues and will zealously defend you or your loved ones, insuring that the true facts are investigated and revealed.

Child Pornography Charges May Include:

• Possession of Child Pornography ("Kiddie Porn")

• Receipt of Child Pornography via the Internet

• Distribution of Child Pornography (intentional or unintentional)

• Production of Child Pornography

What is Child Pornography?

Child pornography can consist of video, photographs, or other images of children, either portrayed in a sexual context or used for sexual gratification. Often times a person can find himself charged with possessing or receiving child pornography even when the defendant is unaware that the materials are in his computer or have been deleted. Even deleting an image does not remove it from the computer's hard drive. File sharing programs, such as Lymewire, frequently result in unwanted images being accidently downloaded on a computer. Sindel, Sindel & Noble will examine the hard drive the computer, the history of internet searches, and the validity of any search warrant used to access the computer's memory for fatal flaws and possible defenses.

Child Pornography Defense

For defendants facing any type of state or federal child pornography charge, it is essential to have an attorney who is familiar with the latest internet and computer software around the nation. Attorney Richard Sindel has successfully defended clients against child pornography charges in Missouri and across the country. When choosing an attorney, you need an ally who will stand up to the prosecution and argue forcefully and effectively on your behalf.

Your freedom and reputation are at stake. Call and tell us your story, and we'll let you know how we can help.