In the state of Wisconsin, child pornography offenses are taken very seriously, and they carry severe penalties for people who are convicted. The possession, distribution, or production of child pornography is considered a sex crime, and in addition to facing criminal penalties such as jail time and fines, an alleged offender may also experience other serious consequences, including damage to their reputation, difficulty finding employment or housing, the requirement to register as a sex offender, and more. In situations involving accusations of child pornography offenses, you will need an experienced attorney on your side as you defend against criminal charges.
Definition of Child Pornography
Under Wisconsin law, child pornography refers to any visual depiction of a child in which the child is engaging in conduct that is considered to be sexually explicit. These materials can include photographs, videos, digital images, or any other form of media. Conduct committed by a child that may lead to child pornography charges may include various acts such as actual or simulated sexual intercourse, masturbation, sadistic or masochistic abuse, or nudity.
A person may be charged with this offense if they knowingly possess this type of explicit material or access it on a computer or other device. If the person knew or reasonably should have had reason to know that the material involved depictions of one or more children engaging in sexual conduct and that the child engaging in this conduct was younger than 18 years old, they may face child pornography charges.
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