Internet Sex Crimes Lawyer
Facing Sex Crimes in Dahlonega, Cumming or a Surrounding County?
Federal and Georgia state law severely punishes internet sex crimes, and offenders are often subject to decades of prison time, high fines, and lifelong registration as a sex offender. The mere accusation of committing an internet sex crime is enough to tarnish your reputation and status in your local community. If you have been accused of an internet sex crime or if you are suspicious of an ongoing investigation against you, it is in your best interest to seek legal counsel from a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer with experience in sex crime cases.
I will diligently investigate the accusations made against you to strategize your defense. I am committed to protecting your reputation as best as I can while seeking to reduce or dismiss the charges against you.
As a premier criminal defense attorney serving Cumming, Dahlonega, and the surrounding areas, I urge you to contact me. I will immediately start strategizing your internet sex crimes defense. Call (678) 829-2826 today to get started.
What Is an Internet Sex Crime?
Internet sex crimes often involve online communication of a sexual nature through chat rooms, social media platforms like Facebook or Instagram, or online classifieds sites, such as Craigslist, among other channels. Often, these offenses are illegal because they involve illicit communication with, or exploitation of, a child.
Common internet sex crimes include:
- Child pornography offenses: Possession and/or distribution of child pornography is a federal offense and a felony. Child pornography is often shared through peer-to-peer networking. “Sexting,” or the exchange of nude photos, may lead to a child pornography charge if you are in possession of pictures of an individual under the age of 18, even though the age of consent is 16 in Georgia.
- Child enticement or solicitation: Georgia code § 16-6-5 makes it illegal to entice a child for indecent purposes involving molestation or other lewd acts. This crime is usually a felony, and punishable by more than 10 years in prison, up to 30 years. Usually, it is proven by evidence of sexually explicit emails sent back and forth between the adult and a minor. If the adult planned an in-person meeting with the child, penalties increase.
- Other charges: You may be charged with an internet sex crime for sexual exploitation of a minor, electronically furnishing obscene material to minors and others.
Are you under investigation for internet sex crimes, or have you already been arrested? Contact us online or call (678) 829-2826 to speak to me, Andrew J. Richman, a criminal defense attorney serving Dahlonega, Cumming, and the surrounding counties.
