At least eight adults have been arrested for child pornography in rhode island, according to WPRI eyewitness news. The arrests came after scouring the defendants’ homes on the morning of April 30th, 2013, where myriad child pornographic images were found.
It was reported that the crime involved children in their tween years, and if convicted, the defendants may face a maximum of fifteen years imprisonment.
rhode island is notorious for human trafficking rings, where sex crimes are often played out. Organizations like Computer Crimes Unit and Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force are essential for catching the perpetrators.
Child pornography should in no way be taken lightly, however there can be innocent explanations as to why someone would be falsely accused of such an atrocious crime. A defendant for example, probably believed that the pornographic material featured adults.
In the news report some of the defendants were young adults ranging from eighteen to twenty-two year olds. It’s a possibility that they believed the images included individuals in their own age group. The investigation however was executed in detail, which may make the defense challenging. A veteran lawyer can prove innocence nevertheless, with their own thorough investigation of the case.
Another top defense includes that the defendant’s computer may have been hacked by the real offenders – in order to gain a cloak of anonymity.
If you’ve been accused of possessing, creating or distributing child pornography in Rhode Island, the RI criminal defense attorneys are available for a confidential consultation at 401-272-4001.
Sources: WPRI.com, ICE Cyber Crimes Unit
