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Child pornography allegations are among the most serious criminal charges under Missouri law. These cases are prosecuted aggressively and carry severe penalties, including lengthy prison sentences and mandatory sex offender registration.
Most child pornography cases are driven almost entirely by digital evidence such as IP addresses, internet logs, and forensic analysis of electronic devices. Allegations alone can result in arrest, seizure of devices, loss of employment, and immediate reputational harm.
Early legal representation is critical.
Child pornography cases are technical prosecutions. They rise or fall on digital evidence and whether the state can actually link the alleged conduct to a specific person.
Attorney Thomas Kissell has handled serious felony cases across Missouri involving digital and internet-based evidence. In at least one child pornography case, he successfully obtained a dismissal where the IP address evidence did not match, preventing the state from proving that the alleged activity could be attributed to his client.
That experience matters. These cases are not won by assumptions. They are won by forensic scrutiny.
Child pornography investigations often begin long before an arrest.
Law enforcement may:
By the time an arrest occurs, investigators often believe they have already identified the offender. Challenging that assumption early is critical.
In many cases:
This is the stage where effective defense work can prevent charges or expose fatal flaws in the evidence.
Early retention allows defense counsel to:
In child pornography cases, early intervention can mean the difference between dismissal and felony prosecution.
Missouri criminalizes child pornography under Chapter 573 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, referred to as Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.
These statutes focus on visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct and apply whether the material is stored, accessed, transmitted, or shared electronically.
Missouri Revised Statute 573.037 governs possession of child pornography.
A person commits this offense if he or she knowingly:
Possession offenses are commonly charged based on files found on phones, computers, or cloud accounts.
Missouri Revised Statute 573.025 governs promotion of child pornography.
A person may be charged if he or she knowingly:
Any visual depiction involving a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
Promotion charges carry significantly higher penalties than possession.
Missouri law also criminalizes attempts to possess or promote child pornography. These charges often arise from:
Attempt charges are treated seriously and often carry felony exposure.
Penalties vary depending on the specific statute, the number of alleged images, and prior history.
Possible consequences include:
Each alleged file or act may be charged separately, dramatically increasing exposure.
Child pornography cases almost always rely on digital evidence, including:
An IP address does not automatically identify a person. A device does not always establish exclusive control. These distinctions are often the key to the defense.
These cases frequently involve:
An accusation based on digital evidence is not proof. The state must still establish every statutory element beyond a reasonable doubt.
Child pornography charges often result in:
The consequences often begin long before guilt or innocence is determined.
There is no one-size-fits-all defense. Effective representation requires early involvement and technical expertise.
Defense strategies may include:
Preparation and forensic analysis matter greatly in these cases.
If you are under investigation or have been accused:
Early mistakes in these cases are often irreversible.
Attorney Thomas Kissell of Kissell Law Group has handled thousands of criminal cases across Missouri, including serious felony sex offense allegations involving digital and internet-based evidence.
If you are under investigation, have been contacted by law enforcement, or fear a child pornography allegation may be coming, time matters.
Initial consultations are absolutely free.
All consultations are confidential and judgment-free.
Contact Kissell Law Group today to protect your future.