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New Jersey’s criminal code outlines a number of criminal offenses that can be charged in relation to the use of computers and internet pornography. While many computer crimes are charged as fourth or third-degree offenses (carrying up to 18-month and five-year prison sentences, respectively), the law specifies several aggravating factors that can elevate these crimes to second and first-degree offenses.
Under Section 2C:20-25 of the New Jersey Statutes, it constitutes “computer criminal activity” to purposefully or knowingly and without authorization:
State and federal laws also impose severe penalties for internet crimes involving children and child pornography. These crimes include:
With respect to the computer crimes outlined in Section 2C:20-25, the following aggravating factors can lead to these crimes being charged as first-degree offenses:
First-degree offenses carry possible prison sentences of 10 to 20 years and up to $200,000 in fines. Section 2C:20-25 also specifies that individuals convicted of first-degree offenses must serve one third to one half of their prison sentences without eligibility for parole. In all cases, individuals convicted of internet pornography and other sex-related computer crimes can face a variety of other penalties as well.
Internet sex crimes are complicated in nature and unfortunately, often surrounded by a stigma for both victims and the accused. Being charged with such an offense can ruin your reputation, even if you are innocent. With serious consequences, from fines and possible jail time to mandatory registration as a sex offender, it is important to start building a defense as soon as possible.
The attorneys at Helmer, Conley & Kasselman, P.A. handle complex cases, including revenge porn, invasion of privacy, sexting, child pornography and more. We passionately defend the wrongly accused and provide aggressive representation for victims of these serious crimes.
Mobile and smartphones make it easier now more than ever to communicate and share information. However, this has led to an increase in internet sex crimes like sexting. Sexting is defined as the sending or receiving of sexually explicit content, including messages and photographs. Sexting involving a minor (someone under the age of 18 in New Jersey) is considered a serious crime under both state and federal law and can lead to serious charges.
Sexting with a minor can occasionally be prosecuted under child pornography laws. Crimes against children, like child porn, are unfortunately becoming more common in the internet age, and accusations should not be taken lightly. Possession or distribution of pornographic images, films or photographs of a child can lead to anywhere from 5 to 18 years in prison and thousands of dollar in fines.
If you are under investigation or facing charges for an internet sex crime or other computer-related offense, the attorneys at Helmer, Conley & Kasselman can help. To schedule a confidential initial consultation, please call 1-877-435-6371 or contact us online now.
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