Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

In feder law websites It stated that if you posses child pornagraphy your minimum is 5 years but then i went to the federal law caluculator keep in mind that calculater is from federal laws website and i put what is the charge and i put child pornagraphy in specific possesion and it gives you a number which was 22 then it asks you qestions like waste pictures violent and was the victim under 12 and if you put no the months of prison goes to 3 years tops im like what... I need help what is going on here


Asked on 6/05/13, 10:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

There is no point to us guessing at an answer for you, since it would be meaningless anyway.

Every crime carries potential �time� upon conviction. You�ll learn the actual charge[s] filed and any enhancements, priors, or violations alleged, and get copies of all the police reports and prosecutors� evidence when appearing for arraignment at the first court hearing. The charges actually filed by the prosecutor will determine how much �time� could potentially be imposed. Priors and strikes will add formal �penalty �enhancements� and affect the prosecutor and judge attitude toward you. If this constitutes a probation violation, factor those new violation charge[s] and old deferred sentence[s] in as well.

When charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? No amount of free 'tips and hints' from here or elsewhere are going to effectively help in a legal defense. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, programs, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.

If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me. I�ll be happy to help fight and get the best outcome possible, using whatever defenses and sympathies there may be.

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Answered on 6/08/13, 5:29 pm


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