Child Porn
Review of child pornography issues has gained a lot of attention in the State of Michigan and through federal prosecutions during the past 5 years. When we look at this issue, we have to understand that there are four aspects to understand: possession of child pornography which is a 4-year felony; distribution of the issue is a 7-year felony; aggravated possession of child pornography is a 10-year felony, and product of the subject is a 20-year felony.
The danger is that sharing a photo of the child with someone can lead to distribution or even production and the statute is not a forgiving one. To protect yourself on the issue, things such as a strong private polygraph, an expert in forensics, sex therapy and witness credibility provide a blueprint on how to address this through a valid defense.