Child pornography is a very serious crime in the state of Connecticut. There are several different degrees of this crime, which will be covered on this page. Call a Connecticut child pornography lawyer to further discuss.

Child porn is generally defined as explicit images or videos of minors shared on electronic devices. Electric devices include phones, tablets, or over the internet. This crime does not have to consist of photos of images of children performing sexual acts. Rather, any photograph or video that contains a sexual pose or is meant to sexually arouse constitutes child porn.

Possessing/Transmitting Child Pornography By a Minor

If a minor is found in possession of child porn, they face Class A misdemeanor charges. In many cases, minors get “child pornography” because they receive explicit photographs of friends or significant others. Also known as “sexting,” this phenomenon has increased in recent years. The penalties for this crime include up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. We have more information on possessing and transmitting child pornography by a minor on this page.

Possessing Child Pornography in the Third Degree

An adult is guilty of possessing child pornography in the third degree when that person knowingly is in possession of less than 20 images/videos containing pornography of children. This is a Class D felony and can result in a prison sentence of up to five years and a fine of as much as $5,000. Learn more here.

Possessing Child Pornography in the Second Degree

An adult is guilty of possessing child pornography in the 2nd degree when they knowingly have more than 20 but less than 50 depictions of pornography of children. This is a Class C felony and the punishments include a prison sentence of up to 10 years and a fine of up to $10,000. You can learn more about how possessing child pornography in the second degree is defined on this page.

Possessing Child Pornography in the First Degree

This is the most serious degree of child pornography possession. You can be charged with possessing child pornography in the first degree if you possess more than 50 depictions of child porn. As a Class B felony, the penalties for this crime include a prison sentence of as much as 20 years and a fine of up to $15,000. You can learn more about some of the intricacies of possessing child pornography in the first degree on this page.

Importing Child Pornography

If a person knowingly imports three or more visuals of child pornography can be charged with important child pornography. This is a Class B felony and is accompanied by a fine of up to $15,000 and a prison sentence of up to 20 years. You can learn more about this crime here.

Sexting

Sexting is a crime that could involve minors. You can learn more about sexting laws and consequences on this page.

Call a Connecticut Child Pornography Attorney

If you have questions about any of the crimes mentioned here, please contact a Connecticut child pornography lawyer.