Revenge Porn
Charges of Revenge Porn Can Put a Permanent Spot on Your Record – Let an Attorney Help You
"Revenge porn" is a term that denotes the act of releasing explicit photos of someone with the aim of causing emotional pain to the person in the images, whether by publishing them publicly online or sending them through other forms of communication.
Sharing revenge porn has become so common in California that Governor Jerry Brown approved a bill in 2013 making activities involving revenge porn illegal. California's revenge porn legislation went into effect on January 1, 2014.
The legal definition of revenge porn
You conduct revenge porn under California law if you disseminate photos or recordings of an identified individual's "intimate bodily parts" with the purpose to cause that person substantial emotional distress. In addition, in order to prosecute you under California revenge porn statutes, the prosecution must show that the following factors are true:
- You and the person featured in the photos agreed that the images would stay private
- The person suffered substantial emotional distress as a result of your distribution of the images
If you are convicted of this offense, you will face serious consequences. You should seek the advice of a seasoned revenge porn attorney who can defend you against these allegations.
The repercussions of a revenge porn conviction
A conviction for revenge pornography has serious ramifications. The particular penalties you incur will be determined by the facts of your case.
- First offense: A first-time conviction for breaking California revenge porn statutes may result in up to six months in county prison and $1,000 in penalties.
- Second or subsequent offense: You could face up to 364 days in county prison and penalties of up to $2,000.
It's worth noting that revenge porn rules are complicated, and that is why you should consult with an experienced revenge porn lawyer about how he or she may assist you in winning your case.
Our expert revenge porn lawyers have a thorough grasp of California revenge porn statutes and are well-versed in the appropriate legal defenses to these allegations. Contact our sex crimes law office now to talk about your case and see if there are any legal defenses available.
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No matter if it seems that the evidence is so strong you have not options, or if you are innocent of the charges – or anywhere in between – it is time to contact an attorney. Call Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 now for a free, no-obligation, confidential consultation to find out what your options are.