Difference between possession and promotion?

Possession is knowingly having the material; promotion is distributing or sharing it.

Penalties for creating/distributing?

Second- or first-degree felony with potential decades in prison.

Charges if files are sent unsolicited?

Lack of intent and prompt deletion may be defenses.

Defenses for unintentional possession?

Auto-downloads, caching, or shared devices can support lack-of-knowledge defenses.

Is sex offender registration required?

Most convictions require lifetime registration in Texas.

Child Pornography Defense in Texas

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Child Pornography Charges in Texas
Penal Code §§43.25 & 43.26

Overview of Child Pornography Charges in Texas

Texas treats child pornography as a severe felony. §§43.25 and 43.26 prohibit possessing, producing, distributing, or promoting material involving minors. Accusations can destroy careers and families; our firm focuses on constitutional protections and forensic integrity.

The Law when it comes to Child Pornography Charges

§43.25 Sexual Performance by a Child: Employing, authorizing, or inducing a minor to engage in sexual conduct; producing/directing/promoting performances.
§43.26 Possession or Promotion: Knowingly possessing or distributing visual material of minors in sexual conduct.

Penalties for Child Pornography Charges in Texas

Possession: Third-degree felony
Promotion/Distribution: Second-degree felony
Production: First-degree felony; potential lifetime registration

Defenses for Child Pornography Charges

Challenging warrants and chain of custody; lack of knowledge/intent; entrapment; unlawful search and seizure.

Crimes Against Children • Sexual Exploitation • Indecency with a Child • Sexual Assault of a Child

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