Legal resources for the defence of child pornography charges in Ontario under Section 163.1 of the Criminal Code of Canada.

All forms of child pornography related offences in Canada carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 6 months in jail in the most mitigating of circumstances. Being found guilty of the possession of one single image of child pornography would result in a minimum sentence of 6 months in jail, a permanent criminal record (no pardon ever), and potential sex offender registration and release conditions for life.

While an extremely strict, life changing sentence will always result from a finding of guilt, not all people accused of child pornography offences in Ontario are guilty. Sometimes charges are later dropped or the accused is acquitted after a trial.

Innocent people are sometimes accused of child porn. For this reason, it is extremely important that they have access to information about defending the charges that threaten their freedom, future, and reputation.

Anyone under investigation or charged with a child pornography related offence in Ontario, Canada should call us immediately to discuss their options.

Please see out legal commentary below for more information about being charged with child pornography related offences in Canada:

Get child porn charges dropped: How to get child pornography charges dropped in some cases. This includes various defences including challenging the identity of the person responsible, third party computer hacking, and getting confessions and evidence excluded for Charter/constitutional reasons.

First offence child porn charges: About first offence child pornography related charges in Canada including what happens when a first time offender is charged, minimum and maximum sentences, the bail process, consequences in addition to jail, sex offender registry, criminal records, U.S. travel and immigration consequences, other court orders and more.

How child porn is defined in Canada: An examination of what images and videos constitute child pornography in Canadian law. This includes whether you can be charged and prosecuted for possessing, making, or accessing non sexual pictures of child nudity or family nudism and what the police, lawyers, Crown Attorneys, and Judges consider to be child porn.

My spouse, son etc. was arrested: How to help your husband, son, boyfriend or other family member or friend when they are arrested and charged with child pornography offences. It is important to immediately assist with getting the accused released on bail with suitable terms. Afterwards the focus switches to defending the charges themselves in court.

Immigration (IRCC) related issues: How child pornography charges can impact an accused's immigration status with IRCC in Canada upon conviction including who can avoid losing their immigration status and being permanently deported.

Child porn charges from P2P networks: How the police in Canada catch and charge people for child porn related offences from their use of file sharing programs and networks such as Limewire, Gnutella, and Bittorrent. Police surveillance and identification of suspects is discussed along with the lack of public understanding of the potential consequences to downloading child porn on file sharing networks.

Publication of an intimate image: About charges of publication of an intimate image without consent under Section 162.1 of the Criminal Code (aka. revenge porn). This includes what types of defences an accused's lawyer can use to have the charges dropped or be found not guilty and acquitted. The potential punishments and consequences are also discussed including jail and lifelong prohibition orders restricting internet use, public exposure of their name by the police, and more.

Sexual interference: Child sexual interference charges that result in a conviction will result in imprisonment for 90 days to 14 years, sex offender registration, and lifelong living restrictions. What defences a criminal lawyer can use to defend sexual interference charges and get the charges dropped or have the accused acquitted.

Luring a child: Luring a child charges under Section 172.1 of the Criminal Code. It is a criminal offence to communicate with a person under age 18 for the purpose of committing an offence. A person must take all reasonable steps to verify the age of who they are speaking with online. The penalties, consequences, and possible criminal lawyer defence strategies are discussed.

Invitation to sexual touching: Invitation to sexual touching charges under Section 152 of the Criminal Code. What constitutes the offence and how a criminal lawyer can defend against the charges in court. Invitation to sexual touching is a mandatory minimum jail offence in Canada.

Sexual exploitation: Child sexual exploitation charges under Section 153(1) of the Criminal Code. While the age of consent in Canada is 16, an adult can be charged with sexual exploitation for sexual activity with a 16 or 17 year old in certain circumstances. A conviction could result in a prison sentence of up to 14 years, sex offender registration, and S. 161 restrictions for life.

Voyeurism and child porn: Being charged with both voyeurism and child pornography offences in Ontario, Canada. Potential punishments and getting evidence excluded as per the Charter are discussed.

Child porn search warrants: Search warrants in Canadian child pornography defence law. What to do if the police search your home for child porn. How evidence gets excluded, tainted evidence, Charter violations, and getting the charges dropped before trial.

Release conditions: Exceptions and variations to release conditions in Canadian child porn cases. How to get Undertaking or Release Order release conditions varied to allow for internet use, the possession of a cell phone and/or computer, and contact with family members under age 16.


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You need lawyers who understand technology and have experience defending child pornography charges. Sentences (including for all guilty pleas) can result in lengthy jail terms, and employment, travel, and immigration related consequences that can ruin your life.

Winning acquittals and withdrawn charges often requires more than traditional defence methods. It may be possible to avoid a conviction by raising doubt in your case using highly sophisticated technological and Charter constitutional defence strategies.





Are you a lawyer? If you are defending a revenge pornography related case and are looking for expert advice regarding possible defences, case strategies, and information release management call us at: 647-228-5969.

Please note: We do not accept legal aid certificate cases. All clients are handled on a private retainer only.

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