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wisconsin child porn crimes

child pornography defined

It is not illegal to possess pornography in the state of Wisconsin, unless the photographs, videos or other media are of a child (a person under the age of 18 years) at the time that the photograph, video or other media were produced. Wisconsin laws provide that the statute extends to and includes any person who either knew or should have known the subjects in the media to be a minor child. The sex and sexual orientation of the photographed minor does not matter; the law is explicit on the fact that age is the relevant factor.

Child pornography includes photographs, videos, or any other media of a child in any type of sexually oriented situation, suggestive or actual, in any sexual act, or in preparation of or obviously having completed any act of a sexual nature.

child pornography charges

Wisconsin is very aggressive in pursuing charges for child pornography. Every piece of child porn is charged as a separate crime.

possession of child porn

Under Wisconsin laws, it is enough to have a visual representation of child pornography; the physical print is not necessary. For example, a computerized pornographic photograph of a child may not exist in physical form, but the digitalized form is sufficient for a crime to have been committed.

Free initial consultation

Attorney Jonas Bednarek has helped many people overcome the harsh hands of the law and the ensuing penalties that follow for possession charges related to child pornography. Often times, people are unaware of the age of the person in the photo, yet the district attorney is quick to charge the crime. If you are under investigation, if you have been charged, or if you were falsely convicted or wrongly sentenced for possession of child pornography, please contact Bednarek Law Offices to arrange an immediate free initial consultation.