The PROTECT Act of 2003 offers a detailed definition of child pornography. In accordance with this act, lolicon is not illegal in all U.S. states. However, there can be instances in which a person in possession of lolicon materials is charged with a crime.
At Simmrin Law Group, we can help those accused of lolicon in California. For more information, get in touch with a sex crimes lawyer from our law firm. We can review your Lolicon case and help you determine how to contest any charges against you.
How Lolicon Is Defined in the United States
Lolicon, or loli, refers to sexually explicit anime or manga. It often features female protagonists that engage in sexual behavior. In some instances, loli includes characters depicted in clothing that indicates they are children.
Under the PROTECT Act, child pornography is defined as any obscene image that depicts a child. Not all loli is considered pornography. Yet, a person with loli in possession that violates the PROTECT Act could face federal charges.
Simmrin Law Group helps individuals dealing with a loli charge in California. Our sex crimes attorney can review your Loli case. From here, our attorney can help you figure out the best way to dispute your Loli charge.
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What You Need to Know About Lolicon Laws in California
There are no laws in place in California relating to cartoons or manga. Based on California Penal Code 311.11, a person must commit a sexual act against someone under the age of 18 to be charged. Conversely, the PROTECT Act indicates it is illegal to do any of the following:
- Distribute virtual loli via the internet
- Transport loli between states
- Collect loli images or pornographic videos of children that can be distributed
It can be difficult to charge someone with Loli in California. On the other hand, an individual can face a child pornography charge that impacts them now and in the future. Even if the child pornography charge against someone is false, it can have far-flung effects on their reputation.
If you are facing a child pornography charge in California, hire a sex crimes lawyer right away. This attorney can evaluate the case against you and respond to any legal questions you have about the California Penal Code. Most importantly, the lawyer can offer tips and insights on how to resolve your case.
What to Do if You Are Charged with Child Pornography Possession in California
A child pornography charge is a serious offense, and the charge will not disappear on its own. Do not wait to hire a criminal defense lawyer to help you with your child pornography charge. The attorney can start building your case as soon as you hire them.
In California, a child pornography conviction can result in a prison sentence of up to eight years and a fine of up to $100,000. With help from a criminal defense attorney, you can protect against a prison sentence, fines, or both. Your lawyer will work with you to identify the best way to get a child pornography charge reduced or dismissed.
There can be instances where a child pornography charge in California is classified as a misdemeanor or felony. The charge against you depends on the severity of your child pornography crime. With help from an attorney, you may be able to avoid a felony or have it reduced to a misdemeanor.
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You May Be Placed on California’s Sex Offender Registry Due to a Child Pornography Conviction
California has a public registry of sex offenders. Anyone can access this registry and find information about California residents who have been convicted of child pornography possession or related violations. If you are convicted of a child pornography crime in California, you will be added to this registry.
Being included on California’s sex offender registry can affect your ability to land a job or get housing. In addition, people on this list cannot go within 2,000 feet of schools, parks, and other public places where kids gather. Thus, if you are found guilty of a child pornography crime, the conviction can impact your ability to live your life to the fullest extent.
To avoid being placed on California’s sex offender registry, it is important to work with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. You and your attorney can work together to craft a legal strategy to fight back against a child pornography charge. Plus, your lawyer will make sure your legal rights are protected for the duration of your case.
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How to Defend Against a Child Pornography Charge in California
For those charged with a child pornography crime in California, it may seem impossible to build a compelling argument. To date, several legal defenses have been used to help those charged with child pornography crimes get their charges reduced or dropped. These include:
- You did not intentionally possess child pornography. You may claim that child pornography was accidentally sent to you through email or you unintentionally accessed it through a website.
- You do not actually possess child pornography. You may be able to show that you have lolicon or other content that is not legally classified as pornography.
- You were never in possession of child pornography. You may be able to prove that you never possessed the child pornography that a prosecutor claims you did.
- You are the victim of entrapment. You may have been the subject of a sting operation in which police got you to commit a crime you otherwise would not have committed.
Your attorney will review all of the facts surrounding your child pornography charge to figure out the most effective way to contest it. In the best-case scenario, your lawyer can present a compelling argument that illustrates why you deserve to have any child pornography charges against you eliminated. This can help you get your charges dropped and allow you to move forward from them as quickly as possible.
Get the Legal Help You Need to Fight Charges Relating to Lolicon and Child Pornography in California
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