Are you facing charges related to child pornography in Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee or Lake Elsinore, California? The Law Office of Nicolai Cocis is here to provide you with the robust defense you need. We understand the gravity of these charges and the potential consequences if convicted. Our experienced criminal defense attorney, Nicolai Cocis, is well-versed…
The possession of child pornography in California state courts (as opposed to Federal courts) can be either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. You may face imprisonment for up to a year and/or fines of up to $10,000 if convicted. Penalties are more severe for felony charges and for repeat offenders. Possession…
The first federal child pornography regulation was established with the passage of the United States Child Pornography Prevention Act (CPPA) of 1996, out of concern with child abuse manifest on the internet. The federal law was based on a 1982 Supreme Court case which ruled that the First Amendment right to free speech was not…
When people think about lewd acts, they often think about sexual acts in public. However, there are many different types of lewd acts. Some are considered misdemeanors while others are felonies. Most can get you on the sex offenders registry for the rest of your life. So, what could be considered lewd acts? Since there…
Possible Sentences Under the “One Strike” Law Under Penal Code section 667.61, also known as the “One Strike” law, a person will suffer a sentence of life behind bars if convicted of the following sexual offenses, when those offenses are committed under the circumstances listed below: 1) One Strike Law Applies to the Following Sexual…
A Grand Terrace man has been arrested on suspicion of sex offenses. Before anyone goes jumping to conclusions, though, it’s important to look at the story of his arrest and ask some questions. According to the Press-Enterprise, the 58-year-old man was arrested by deputies from the San Bernardino Sherriff’s Department on March 13, 2014 after…
The production, distribution, or possession of child pornography is considered a serious crime in California, as well as at the federal level. One can be prosecuted for child pornography at federal level if one is seen to have distributed the contraband across state lines, including using the Internet. According to the Department of Justice, child…
Sex Offense Charges Can Be Life Changing But We Can Help! There are times in life that you may make the wrong decision. Other times, you are accused of something you didn’t even do such as accidentally being exposed to child pornography through a site or having someone hijack your Wi-Fi connection. Even something as…
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