Child Pornography Crime

The laws of California make it a crime to engage in activities related to child pornography, therefore it is considered a sexual crime in California the sale, distribution, possession, exhibition of child pornographic material.

The penalties for child pornography in California vary depending on the specific child pornography statute that is alleged to have been violated.

Most child pornography offenses in California are either “wobblers” California (crimes that can be charged as misdemeanors or felonies) or California felonies. When child pornography in California is charged as a misdemeanor, the maximum penalties are generally one (1) year in county jail and a fine of up to two thousand dollars ($2,500).

But for child pornography crime in California, the accused will typically face a California state prison sentence of anywhere from sixteen (16) months to eight (8) years.

Fines for child pornography crimes can go as high as one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).

Perhaps worst of all, any conviction for child pornography in California subjects you to a lifetime California requirement of registration as a sex offender.