Lebanon Child Pornography Attorney
Possession of child pornography is one of the most serious sex crimes someone can face in Indiana. Prosecutors do not have to prove that you sold or distributed illicit videos, only that you knowingly possessed them. If you are facing this felony offense, you can defend your rights by working with a Lebanon child pornography lawyer who understands the laws and how to pursue an outcome that protects your freedom.
A Collaborative Team of Attorneys and Board-Certified* Criminal Trial Specialists
If you are charged with a serious sex crime, the experience and credentials of your defense attorney matter. The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Wiley P.C. has five Board-Certified* Criminal Trial Specialists and a former prosecutor. That background and advanced training can make a meaningful difference in the outcome of your case.
Our lawyers bring over 100 years of combined courtroom experience when handling high-stakes felony cases. Trust our trial-ready lawyers to do the work that is needed to position you for a positive outcome in court.
Understanding Child Exploitation and CSAM Charges in Indiana
According to the United States Sentencing Commission, 45.8% of child pornography cases involved possession, while 43.1 were for trafficking in 2024. Indiana treats any child pornography charge as a felony, and penalties can vary depending on the nature of the conduct, prior convictions, and other charges. An arrest often follows a tip to police or as part of ongoing monitoring of certain online sites.
Following an arrest, suspects are typically taken to the Boone County Jail at 1905 Indianapolis Avenue for booking and processing. The penalties for a child pornography charge are significant, and a conviction could mean that you join the roughly 49,000 residents in Indiana currently behind bars.
Defense Strategies for Beating Child Pornography Charges
Finding the right defense strategy starts with a careful review of the evidence. One approach could challenge how the evidence was collected. If multiple people had access to the device that had child pornography, that could prevent the prosecution from proving who downloaded the illicit material. The prosecution must connect the illicit material to the suspect, and any weaknesses in the state’s case could undermine the charges you are facing.
Why You Should Hire a Possession of Child Pornography Lawyer
Being accused of possessing or distributing child pornography is a serious offense that requires a strategic defense. When you hire a possession of child pornography lawyer, you gain the support of someone who understands the laws and how to manage your possession of child pornography case.
Indiana’s possession of child pornography penalties could lead to confinement in jail and mandatory registration as a sex offender. A Lebanon possession of child pornography attorney, also known as a CSAM attorney, can scrutinize the evidence to see where investigators may have gotten it wrong.
Choose a Defense Team With Proven Trial Experience
A child pornography charge can jeopardize your freedom, your career, and your reputation. Indiana prosecutors pursue these cases aggressively and often rely on digital forensic evidence gathered from computers, phones, and online accounts. When you work with The Criminal Defense Team from Baldwin Perry & Wiley P.C., you gain support from a firm with five Board-Certified* Criminal Trial Specialists and a former prosecutor. Contact our office today.
*Andrew Baldwin, Kathie Perry, Maxwell Wiley, Kelly Pyle, and Michael C. Cunningham are Board-Certified* Criminal Trial Specialists, as certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Find out why having a Board-Certified* Criminal Trial Specialist as your defense lawyer is important here.