Phoenix Sex Crimes Attorney

Downloading images or videos featuring pornographic images of minors is highly illegal, and will get you into a whole lot of trouble. Even if you tell police that you were “just looking” or “curious” – you will still face criminal charges in Arizona. For example, a 25-year-old Phoenix man was arrested last week for allegedly downloading child pornography from a peer-to-peer file sharing network. In his statements to police, the man told authorities that he downloaded the images out of curiosity. Maybe the man had heard of others who had been arrested for possession of child pornography, so he went onto the sites to see what it was all about. But when it comes to child pornography cases, it can be risky using ‘curiosity’ as a defense to the crime. Furthermore, it is always best to speak with an attorney before making statements to police officers, especially when it comes to criminal charges that involve the sexual exploitation of a minor.

In addition, the man involved in this particular case was arrested after police investigators tracked the downloaded images to the man’s IP address. Police then obtained a warrant to search the man’s home as well as his computer. For those who think that they might be under investigation for distribution or possession of child pornography, you should know that police officers cannot perform a search without consent or a proper warrant. It would also be wise to get in contact with a Phoenix sex crimes attorney immediately. Talking to someone early on in your case can increase your chances of obtaining the help that you need. For more information, or to schedule a free confidential consultation with myself, Phoenix sex crimes attorney Jeremy Geigle, call me on my direct line at (480)-818-9943. We treat each client’s case with confidentiality and sensitivity. My dedicated team is here to assist you in your time of need – contact my office today!