San Joaquin County Child Pornography Defense Lawyer

Stockton and Tracy Sex Crimes Defense Attorney

Few crimes carry the social stigma of a sex crime against a child. Besides damaging personal relationships, an individual convicted of child pornography faces life-changing penalties including significant prison time and mandatory sex offender registration.

If you have been charged with possessing or distributing child pornography, or creating underage videos, do not wait another minute to contact a criminal defense attorney who will provide a vigorous defense on your behalf.

Contact Bird & Van Dyke in Stockton and Tracy, California, to schedule an initial consultation.

Experienced Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer

The act of downloading a pornographic image of a child under the age of 18 can warrant criminal charges. A possession of child pornography conviction can result in a prison sentence and other penalties. The penalties for distribution or creation of child pornography are much more severe. Any child pornography conviction requires sex offender registration.

The stakes are high — both personally and legally. If you have been charged with child pornography, it is important to choose an attorney who is experienced in fighting charges of this level. Mary Ann Bird has experience on both sides of criminal law — first as a former prosecutor and public defender, and now as a criminal defense attorney. She is prepared to explore all legal options in a child pornography defense case.

Sex Offender Registration

An Internet child porn conviction mandates sex offender registration. This requires a sex offender to register annually with law enforcement, as well as every time he or she moves. That information will be listed on California's Megan's Law website, including the offender's home address.

Find out more about sexual registration.

Contact Bird & Van Dyke

If you are facing charges for child pornography or another computer crime, contact our law office to learn about our legal services.