February 09, 2011 (Press-News.org) A person identifying himself as a police officer is at your door. He has just told you that he has evidence that a computer in your home contains child pornography. He asks for permission to enter and examine your computers. They've taken your computers. Should you be worried? YES.
This officer is an agent of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force. He is already aware of some of your computers content either through undercover Internet chat or observing Internet traffic involving your computer with services such as Limewire or Gigatribe.
The most important initial concern is whether or not this officer is a State (Attorney General) investigator or a federal (FBI) agent.
You can be prosecuted in either State or Federal Court for possessing child pornography and while a single image is enough to file a criminal charge several considerations will make this situation more or less serious.
In Utah a state prosecution for child pornography is a second degree felony, punishable by a term of imprisonment of 1-15 years in prison for each count. However, those found guilty in State Court (for first offenses) rarely serve prison time. There is usually a component of jail, sex offender treatment, and sexual offender registry.
Federal prosecutions are always more serious. Federal prosecutions are usually initiated by the FBI. A federal charge is made more serious by the number of images (more than 600) images of prepubescent children, the use of a computer, the existence of and nature of videos, and several other factors. Penalties for federal prosecutions are largely influenced by the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. The Guidelines call for imprisonment for even a first time offender.
With the stakes this high the help of an experienced attorney is critical. Call us immediately, day or night, the consult is free and the advice invaluable. (801)363-8500. Rasmussen & Miner Attorneys at Law.
Website: http://www.rasmussenandminer.com
Federal vs State Child Pornography Charges - Rasmussen & Miner Attorneys at Law, Salt Lake City, Utah
A look at the differences between State and Federal child pornography charges and what you should do if you are facing child pornography charges.
2011-02-09
ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:
Whistleblowers Face Legal Challenges
2011-02-09
Doing the right thing often takes a clear conscience. For employees, it also takes a tremendous sense of courage and some fundamental understanding of the law. When you find out that your employer or the company that you're working for is doing something legally unsound or ethically dubious, you may find yourself in a difficult situation. That inner moral guide may tell you to report what you know: a crime, a fraud, some irregularity or violation of practice, but you may be afraid of retaliation or discrimination or fired by your employer for doing the right thing.
There ...
Criminal Lawyer Patrick Roberts Featured on Radio Show
2011-02-09
Criminal lawyer Patrick Roberts of the Roberts Law Group was featured on the Warren Ballentine Show on the Radio One network in late November 2010. Mr. Roberts spoke on important criminal topics, including false allegations of sexual assault, domestic violence and drug crimes.
Radio One is a radio network with stations throughout the United States. The host, Warren Ballentine, is well known as "The People's Attorney," according to the network. Ballentine encourages his listeners to engage in truthful discussions about "legal issue, politics, education, religion and ...
Laws Provide Protection for Nursing Mothers
2011-02-09
The health benefits of breastfeeding are widely recognized. Nevertheless, there are many practical hurdles to overcome - especially for working mothers. The American Academy of Pediatrics currently recommends that breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months, and thereafter for as long as mother and baby desire. Also, the World Health Organization recommends continued breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or beyond. Recent legal developments are making it easier for women to adhere to these guidelines.
Employers Required to Provide Lactation Breaks Due to Recent Amendments ...
Tesco Real Food Reveals UK Demand for Italian Food
2011-02-09
Tesco Real Food has revealed that Italian food is growing ever more popular in the UK.
Antipasti and olives, once considered posh people's nibbles, have surprisingly become one of Britain's fastest growing culinary trends on the back of the ever-growing love for Italian food and Italian recipes.
In the last year demand for the starters has taken off with sales rising by 42 per cent across all UK retailers in a market worth GBP38m.
At Tesco, antipasti and olives, in particular the dressed variety, have become the fastest growing foods on its deli counters.
So ...
Body Solutions Atlanta Personal Training and Fitness Studio is Targeting Lovers for Valentine's Day
2011-02-09
Body Solutions, Atlanta Personal Training and Fitness Studio founded by Dan McGrath, has set its sights on couples for Valentine's Day.
Atlanta personal trainer McGrath explains, "One of the key factors we look at to determine how successful a client can be is their support system and specifically their significant other."
In honor of Valentine's Day, Body Solutions has created special "Couples Conditioning" Atlanta fitness packages specifically geared towards team work and healthy living.
"We have coupled members who push through workouts together on a weekly ...
Kuoni Sale Campaign Gets a New Social Twist
2011-02-09
Kuoni's 'We Know What You're Thinking' sale campaign is taking a new twist as it enters a 'social' phase and the luxury tour operator will be asking customers to tell them exactly what they're thinking.
Kuoni will be challenging its customers to come up with amusing lines for different themes over the coming weeks to see if they can better its own offerings such as: The Kuoni 'I'm sorry I got you such a dreadful Christmas present I hope you'll forgive me' sale or The Kuoni 'I want to broaden my mind not permanently shrink my bank balance' sale.
The first week of the ...
Stena Line Announces Ferry Travel Across North Sea Boosted 8.7% by New Superferries
2011-02-09
Stena Line has reported its highest number of North Sea passengers for three years in its figures for 2010.
For the first time since changing its Harwich to Hook of Holland operations to a twice-daily service in 2007, the ferry giant carried over half a million passengers in a year.
Stena Line is attributing part of the 8.7 per cent annual growth in North Sea passengers to reinvigorated interest in ferry travel, fuelled both by the two new-build Superferry vessels it launched on the route in May and October and by difficulties affecting the UK aviation industry. ...
LighterLife and the National Obesity Forum Launch The UK Obesity Barometer
2011-02-09
LighterLife and the National Obesity Forum have launched The UK Obesity Barometer to track weight gain in the UK.
The UK Obesity Barometer shows that around 1.2 million people in the UK moved into the 'overweight' or 'obese' category over the festive season* pushing levels to a new high. The LighterLife UK Obesity Barometer shows that although overweight or obese averages decreased in some regions, overall, the nation has piled on the pounds over the last few weeks.
Whilst over one third of people questioned before the holidays in the UK were worried about putting ...
Debenhams Reveals the True Cost of Beauty
2011-02-09
Debenhams has discovered that British women carry a staggering GBP256 worth of make-up in their handbags every day, as reported in a new study.
Research found that 13 essential products make up the average cosmetics bag, with each item costing on average GBP20.
Despite the fact that their beauty products are often worth more than their mobile phone and camera, 72 per cent of women did not include their make-up kits on their personal belongings insurance and 64 per cent would not think to claim for the items if their handbag was stolen.
Mascara was the 'must have' ...
Social Media Video Is #1 on AdCracker's Top 10 Creative Advertising Ideas
2011-02-09
The video "PlaneMob" for the German discount airline Germanwings is #1 on AdCracker.com's annual list of the world's top 10 creative advertising ideas.
"PlaneMob is the first project that was created specifically for social media to make our annual top 10 list, let alone to make #1," said Steve McNamara, Creative Director at AdCracker.com. "It's original. It's persuasive. And funny. Perhaps best, it didn't cost a lot of money."
To create the video, ad agency Lukas Lindemann Rosinski, of Hamburg, Germany, sent six confederates aboard a competitor's airline. During ...
LAST 30 PRESS RELEASES:
The vast majority of US rivers lack any protections from human activities, new research finds
Ultrasound-responsive in situ antigen "nanocatchers" open a new paradigm for personalized tumor immunotherapy
Environmental “superbugs” in our rivers and soils: new one health review warns of growing antimicrobial resistance crisis
Triple threat in greenhouse farming: how heavy metals, microplastics, and antibiotic resistance genes unite to challenge sustainable food production
Earthworms turn manure into a powerful tool against antibiotic resistance
AI turns water into an early warning network for hidden biological pollutants
Hidden hotspots on “green” plastics: biodegradable and conventional plastics shape very different antibiotic resistance risks in river microbiomes
Engineered biochar enzyme system clears toxic phenolic acids and restores pepper seed germination in continuous cropping soils
Retail therapy fail? Online shopping linked to stress, says study
How well-meaning allies can increase stress for marginalized people
Commercially viable biomanufacturing: designer yeast turns sugar into lucrative chemical 3-HP
Control valve discovered in gut’s plumbing system
George Mason University leads phase 2 clinical trial for pill to help maintain weight loss after GLP-1s
Hop to it: research from Shedd Aquarium tracks conch movement to set new conservation guidance
Weight loss drugs and bariatric surgery improve the body’s fat ‘balance:’ study
The Age of Fishes began with mass death
TB harnesses part of immune defense system to cause infection
Important new source of oxidation in the atmosphere found
A tug-of-war explains a decades-old question about how bacteria swim
Strengthened immune defense against cancer
Engineering the development of the pancreas
The Journal of Nuclear Medicine ahead-of-print tip sheet: Jan. 9, 2026
Mount Sinai researchers help create largest immune cell atlas of bone marrow in multiple myeloma patients
Why it is so hard to get started on an unpleasant task: Scientists identify a “motivation brake”
Body composition changes after bariatric surgery or treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonists
Targeted regulation of abortion providers laws and pregnancies conceived through fertility treatment
Press registration is now open for the 2026 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting
Understanding sex-based differences and the role of bone morphogenetic protein signaling in Alzheimer’s disease
Breakthrough in thin-film electrolytes pushes solid oxide fuel cells forward
Clues from the past reveal the West Antarctic Ice Sheet’s vulnerability to warming
[Press-News.org] Federal vs State Child Pornography Charges - Rasmussen & Miner Attorneys at Law, Salt Lake City, UtahA look at the differences between State and Federal child pornography charges and what you should do if you are facing child pornography charges.