Lynnwood Child Pornography Lawyers
Experienced Professionals Who Care and Do Not Judge
Our child pornography defense lawyers at The Law Offices of Lance Fryrear have years of professional experience fighting for clients in Lynnwood. Throughout our 25+ years of experience, we have developed a deep understanding of both the legal system and the humanity of our clients. We seek to provide caring and confident representation. We will not judge you for the accusations against you, and we will help you heal as we simultaneously fight for your defense.
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What Constitutes a Crime of Child Pornography?
Under the state’s child pornography laws (also referred to as “sexual exploitation of a minor”), Washington prohibits the knowing possession of visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. It is also prohibited to intentionally view (e.g., over the Internet) any visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Note that a minor in this context is defined as a person under the age of 18 years old. In the modern digitizing age, child pornography often occurs on the Internet or via smartphone interactions (sexting).
Child pornography depicting sexually explicit conduct of the first degree could be:
- sexual intercourse (genital-genital, oral-genital, anal-genital, or oral-anal) between persons of the same or opposite sex or between humans and animals;
- penetration of the vagina or rectum by any object;
- masturbation;
- sadomasochistic abuse;
- defecation or urination for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer.
Child pornography depicting sexually explicit conduct of the second degree could be:
- depiction of the genitals or unclothed pubic or rectal areas of any minor, or breast of a female minor, for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer;
- touching of a person's clothed or unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or breast area for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer.
Child pornography is a form of child sexual exploitation, and most convictions will require mandatory registration as a sex offender in the Washington Sex Offender Registry. Such registration will be permanent for life and includes information like the offender’s photo and address for monitoring and tracking sex offenders. Child pornography cannot be argued as “protected speech” covered by the First Amendment.
