At Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, our skilled Greensboro sexual exploitation of child defense lawyers fully outline each of our client’s charges during our first meeting, so they understand the monumental impact these sex crimes charges will have on their lives.
Chances are, upon being accused of sexual exploitation of a child, your personal and professional life will begin to falter immediately, as sex crimes leave the accused in a position to prove their innocence, instead of being proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Our sexual exploitation of child defense attorneys in Guilford County provide a tactical edge in each of our client’s cases by prioritizing facts over allegations while developing effective defense strategies for each unique case we represent.
We can do the same for you and your case.
Contact our sex crimes attorneys in Greensboro today to learn more about the innovative defense strategies we implement for each of our client’s unique and important cases.
What are the Legal Penalties for Sexual Exploitation of a Child Convictions in Greensboro, North Carolina?
First-degree sexual exploitation of a minor is a Class C felony punishable by at least 58 to 73 months in prison, with more time given to those with criminal histories if convicted for:
- Use, employ, induce, coerce, encourage, or facilitate a person under the age of 18 to engage in or assist others to engage in sexual activity for a live performance or for the purpose of producing material that contains a visual representation depicting this activity.
- Permit a minor in your custody or control to engage in sexual activity for a live performance or for the purpose of producing material that contains a visual representation depicting this activity.
- Transport or finance the transportation of a minor through or across North Carolina with the intent that the minor engages in sexual activity for a live performance or for the purpose of producing material that contains a visual representation depicting this activity.
- Record, photograph, film, develop or duplicate for sale or pecuniary gain material that contains a visual representation depicting a minor engaged in sexual activity.
Second-degree exploitation of a minor is a Class E felony punishable by at least 20 to 25 months in prison with more time given to those with criminal histories if convicted for knowing the character or content of the material, you:
- Record, photograph, film, develop or duplicate material that contains a visual representation of a minor engaged in sexual activity
- Distribute, transport, exhibit, receive, sell, purchase, exchange or solicit material that contains a visual representation of a minor engaged in sexual activity
Third-degree exploitation of a minor is a Class H felony punishable by 5 to 6 months of probation or an active prison sentence if you have a criminal history if convicted for knowing the character or content of the material and possessing material that contains a visual representation of a minor engaging in sexual activity.
Each of these charges and their punishments will be enhanced when the individual who is convicted of the sex crime has a criminal history.
Our Greensboro sexual exploitation of child lawyers have over 110 combined years of experience producing positive results for all North Carolinians facing these difficult charges. With so much on the line during these life-changing cases, we leave no detail to chance.
Contact Our Skilled Sexual Exploitation of a Child Defense Attorneys in Greensboro, North Carolina, Today
If you have been accused, charged, or investigated for the sexual exploitation of a child in North Carolina, do not leave your future to chance by discussing your case with the investigator or prosecutor’s office without an accomplished criminal defense attorney by your side.
At Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, our skilled team of sex crimes attorneys have defended some of the most difficult cases imaginable throughout North Carolina to ensure our clients get a fair trial, no matter what type of sex crimes against minors they are being charged with.
Contact our skilled child exploitation defense attorneys in Greensboro at the Marcilliat & Mills PLLC today by calling (919) 838-6643 or online to schedule a free consultation to learn how we can empower you to take a stand and pursue real results.