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If you are caught up in a child pornography investigation in Clearwater or elsewhere in Pinellas County, then you may feel likely your life is slowly spiraling out of control. The possibility of being charged with a child pornography-related offense is terrifying. State and federal law enforcement agencies devote numerous time and resources to developing these cases, and they conduct lengthy and through investigations into suspects long before formal charges are filed.
Fortunately, there is hope in these daunting times. Our Clearwater Child Pornography Lawyers at Whittel & Melton can help you put the pieces of your life back together. As soon as you are made aware of an investigation against you, then you need to make sure you have an attorney on your side. The right legal representation can make all the difference in your case. Call us now at 727-823-0000 to learn more about how we may be able to help you.
Were You Unaware You Had Child Pornography in Your Possession?An overwhelming number of people who are accused of possessing child porn had no clue that images or videos were on their computer or other electronic devices. Most of these cases involve digital transmission and digital storage of these materials, meaning that there is no physical form of these materials, rather storage on a hard drive. If a person accidentally clicks a mistaken pop-up, then child porn files may accidentally be downloaded and installed in their computer. Computers that run peer-to-peer file sharing software can share child porn without the owner of the computer even knowing it. There are actually many ways for child porn to accidentally end up on someone’s computer without their knowledge.
If you share your computer with others then this can provide you with an opportunity to argue that the child porn material found was not yours. Our Clearwater Child Pornography Lawyers at Whittel & Melton have computer forensic experts working with us on these cases who can recover key data that can help us prove that you were not actively searching for child porn and that you were unaware of the files on your computer. We can launch our own investigation into the charges against you and develop the best line of defense for your unique situation. We want to help you fight back, so call us now at 727-823-0000 or contact us online for a completely free and confidential consultation.
Were Your Rights Violated? We Can HelpDepending on the facts of your case, we may be able to have the evidence seized suppressed. If any images or videos of child porn were found in your possession, then we can fight to keep these materials from being used in court. If successful, then prosecutors are usually forced to drop their case against you as they have no illegal material to present as evidence.
How can evidence be suppressed? If police violated any of your Constitutional rights during a search, such as searching your home without a warrant or not following the specific terms of the warrant, then any evidence collected can be deemed inadmissible in court. One of the first things our Clearwater Child Pornography Lawyers at Whittel & Melton will do will be to carefully scrutinize the way police investigated your case and searched your home and personal belongings. If we do find that your Constitutional rights were violated in any way, then we will aggressively begin arguing that all evidence against you be suppressed.
If you are facing any type of child pornography charges in Clearwater, then you need to protect yourself and obtain legal counsel right away. We know that you may be tempted to speak to police and prosecutors in a valiant effort to clear your name, but we strongly advise against doing so. Anything you say, even minor details, can be used against you later on. Do not try and talk your way out of charges as this will only backfire and not get you the result you desire. Be smart and contact our Clearwater Child Pornography Lawyers at Whittel & Melton who can speak on your behalf and make sure your version of what really happened is expressed. Even if you feel like all the odds are stacked against you, we can help level the playing field. Our goal is to reach a resolution that you can live with. Call us now at 727-823-0000 or contact us online for a completely free and confidential consultation. We will have your back and make sure your rights are not violated during the entire duration of your legal matter.