Dayton Child Pornography Defense Lawyer
The lawyers at Gounaris Abboud are well known in the Dayton legal community as unyielding advocates who produce unwavering results.
We’re prepared to help you overcome the challenges of fighting sex crime charges. We’ll listen to your side of the story without judgment and deliver personalized attention and a tailored legal strategy to seek a positive outcome.
Our child pornography attorneys know the high stakes you’re facing — an arrest alone can threaten your livelihood and community standing. Contact us to discuss your case and how we can help you push back against your charges.
Dayton Child Pornography Penalties
ORC chapter 2907 contains several charges that prosecutors can bring for child pornography, including the following:
- Pandering obscenity involving a minor
- Pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor
- Illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material or performance
The difference between obscenity and sexually oriented matter is that obscenity appeals to a “prurient interest”, without necessarily showing sexual activity. Sexually oriented matter, on the other hand, depicts sexual activity, bestiality, or masturbation.
Pandering covers several offenses involving restricted material, including:
- Producing
- Copying
- Distributing
- Promoting or advertising
- Possessing
These offenses are charged as second-degree felonies punishable by two to eight years in prison, except for possession. Possessing obscenity or sexually oriented matter involving a minor is a fourth-degree felony punishable by six to 18 months in prison for a first-time offender.
Repeat offenders can be charged with a third-degree felony punishable by 12–60 months in prison.
Collateral Consequences of Child Pornography Convictions in Ohio
The consequences of a child pornography conviction go beyond fines and imprisonment. Here are some of the penalties you could be subject to:
Felony-Related Consequences
A felony conviction could have the following impacts:
- Loss of eligibility for government benefits
- Ineligibility for admission to colleges and universities
- Suspension or termination of professional licenses
Additionally, felons lose their voting rights while imprisoned and their gun ownership rights forever.
Child Pornography Conviction-Specific Consequences
The most serious collateral consequence is mandatory sex offender registration. A conviction for pandering obscenity or sexually oriented matter involving a minor will result in a Tier II classification, subject to the following requirements:
- Register for 25 years
- Verify registration at the sheriff’s office every 180 days
- Live more than 1,000 feet from any school or daycare
- Ineligibility to volunteer with any group or organization providing extensive contact with minors
Registry violations are felonies under Ohio law.
