This post reviews the 2020 sentencing statistics for federal child pornography convictions across the country.
by BHobson | Oct 27, 2021 | Child Pornography Blog, Federal Criminal Defense Blog
This blog reviews the sentencing commission’s new JSIN database which allows attorneys to review national sentencing facts for particular criminal offenses.
by BHobson | Oct 22, 2021 | Child Pornography Blog, Criminal Appeals Blog, Criminal Tax Blog, Federal Criminal Defense Blog, Health Care Fraud Blog
Motions to Stack: Raising the Stakes in Child Pornography Cases
The state system provides for more lenient sentences on child pornography cases when compared to the federal system. However, state prosecutors are removing this edge through the use of motions to stack sentences. This blog discusses the use of stacking motions in the state system for child pornography prosecutions.
by BHobson | Nov 06, 2018 | Child Pornography Blog, Federal Criminal Defense Blog
Knowing Possession of Child Pornography: The Danger of File Sharing Programs
The child pornography statute requires the government to prove the defendant was in knowing possession. This element is crucial in defending clients who accidentally download contraband through the use of unregulated peer to peer networks. This blog looks at the knowledge requirement, and the forensics needed to effectively negate the knowledge element.
Curtailing Judicial Discretion – Federal Sentencing (Part Two)
The guideline range is the starting point for sentencing a criminal defendant. However, there are multiple avenues at a defense attorneys disposal to argue for a sentence below the recommended range. This article examines the commonly used tactics to get the least severe sentence for a federal client.