Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
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Charges involving images of minors are among the most aggressively prosecuted offenses in Arizona, and the penalties can stack into decades. At Arizona Sex Crime Lawyers, we understand the technology and the law, and we defend these cases with the seriousness they demand.
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What Is Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Under A.R.S. §13-3553?
A.R.S. §13-3553 makes it a crime to record, produce, distribute, possess, or possess with intent to distribute any visual depiction in which a minor is engaged in exploitive exhibition or other sexual conduct. This is the statute most often associated with child pornography allegations in Arizona.
Why These Charges Are So Serious
Sexual exploitation of a minor is a class 2 felony, and when the minor is under 15 it falls under Arizona’s Dangerous Crimes Against Children laws. The penalties are uniquely harsh because:
- Each image or file can be charged as a separate count.
- Sentences are frequently mandatory and consecutive, so a handful of files can lead to decades in prison.
- Lifetime sex offender registration is standard.
Common Situations That Lead to A.R.S. §13-3553 Charges
These cases often begin with a cyber tip, a shared network, or a device examination. Questions of who actually possessed or knew about a file, how it got onto a device, and whether the search was lawful are frequently decisive, and they require careful technical and legal review.
How Arizona Sex Crime Lawyers Can Help
At Arizona Sex Crime Lawyers, we focus our practice on defending people accused of sex offenses. We examine how the allegation arose, scrutinize the evidence and any interviews, protect your constitutional rights, and look for every avenue to challenge or reduce the charge. You do not have to face this alone, and the sooner we are involved, the more we may be able to do.