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Child Pornography Laws in Kentucky

It is illegal to possess, distribute or produce content involving a minor under 18 years old engaging in sexual acts. For the sake of defining the elements of this crime, “sexual conduct” includes acts not limited to: masturbation, homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, sexual intercourse or deviant sexual intercourse. “Private erotic matter” refers to an obscene visual image, including a photograph, film, video recording, or digital reproduction, of an identifiable person, depicting sexual conduct or the exposure of uncovered human genitals, buttocks or nipple of the female breast.

You may be found guilty of possessing child pornography if you do any of the following acts involving an actual sexual performance by a minor:

  • Knowingly possess or control any matter which visually depicts an actual sexual performance by a minor; or
  • intentionally view any matter which visually depicts an actual sexual performance by a minor person.

If convicted, you may be punished as such:

  • Class D felony

You may be found guilty of distributing child pornography if you do any of the following acts involving any matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor:

  • Knowingly, or have reasonable cause to, send or cause to be sent into Kentucky for sale or distribution; or
  • bring or causes to be brought into this state for sale or distribution; or
  • exhibit for profit or gain; or
  • distribute; or
  • offer to distribute; or
  • have in your possession with intent to distribute, exhibit for profit/gain or offer to distribute.

If convicted, you may be punished as such:

  • Class D felony for the first offense
  • Class C felony for each subsequent offense

You may be found guilty of producing child pornography if you do any of the following performances involving sexual conduct by a minor:

  • Produce, direct or promote

If convicted, you may be punished as such:

  • Class C felony if the minor involved in the sexual performance is under 18 at the time of the alleged offense
  • Class B felony if the minor involved in the sexual performance is less than 16 at the time of the alleged offense
  • Class A felony if the minor involved in the alleged offense is injured

Arrested for child pornography? Get aggressive defense from Bleile & Dawson by contacting us today!

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If you’ve been accused of an offense involving child pornography in Kentucky, it is essential that you contact our knowledgeable Lexington child pornography attorney right away. An accusation of this nature is highly serious and sensitive for all parties involved, and we will work diligently to help you overcome your child pornography charge so you can put your case behind you.

The first and most important element of handling your child pornography case is to retain our experienced Lexington child pornography lawyer. When you do, we’ll examine each aspect of your situation and work to establish a powerful, impactful case to enhance your chances of seeing a favorable outcome. We will fight to overcome your charge by implementing the best strategies for convincing a judge that your penalties should be reduced or dismissed altogether.

Any crime involving minors and child pornography is taken very seriously in court. If you’ve been accused of possessing, distributing and/or producing child pornography, it’s in your best interest to contact our qualified, accomplished Lexington child pornography attorney to fight for you. Do not accept the idea of a felony charge and years of imprisonment plus hefty fines: Let us handle your child pornography case for the best possible chance at overcoming your accusation. We also serve clients located in Boone County, Campbell County and Kenton County.

If you are facing charges for being involved with child pornography, schedule your consultation with us online or by calling (859) 951-3112!

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  • Not Guilty Harassment
  • Case Dismissed Prior to Court Date Hit and Run/Leaving the Scene of an Accident
  • No Charges Filed Incest
  • Allegations Found Unsubstantiated; Not Guilty Incest, Child Sexual Abuse, Rape
  • No Charges Filed/No Arrest Incest, Sex Abuse
  • No Charges Filed, No Arrest Incest, Sex Abuse
  • Not Guilty Indecent Exposure
  • Case Dismissed Prohibited Use of Electronic Communications System to Procure Minor
  • Not Guilty Prohibited Use of Electronic Communications System to Procure Minor
  • No Charges Filed, No Arrest Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Minor
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