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    Unhappy Child Porn Plea Bargains

    My friend made the biggest mistake of his life. He is under investigation by the FBI for trading child porn online. He has about 50 images and 10 short videos on his computer. He will be going to federal court. He has never committed a crime in his life. He is 23 and happily married. While this is a shock, he is a really good person that would never hurt anyone. It happened fast and he contacted no one. Will he be able to plea bargain? What is he facing if he gets a good deal? He is a good person. I believe he has told me everything. Do you think they would drop the trading charges as part of the plea bargain? Any other advise? Of course he should go to prison, but not for 5 - 10 years. Let me know if you need other info. Thank you.

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    Default Re: Child Porn Plea

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    My friend made the biggest mistake of his life. He is under investigation by the FBI for trading child porn online. He has about 50 images and 10 short videos on his computer. He will be going to federal court. He has never committed a crime in his life. He is 23 and happily married. While this is a shock, he is a really good person that would never hurt anyone. It happened fast and he contacted no one. Will he be able to plea bargain? What is he facing if he gets a good deal? He is a good person. I believe he has told me everything. Do you think they would drop the trading charges as part of the plea bargain? Any other advise? Of course he should go to prison, but not for 5 - 10 years. Let me know if you need other info. Thank you.
    At the top of this page is "Legal Articles" tab. It will give a list of subjects including "Criminal Charges". There is information about what happens after charges are filed and some helpful information about plea bargains that might be helpful.

    Your questions are specific and no one can predict what will happen. There are many circumstances and are really best discussed with his attorney.

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    Question Re: Child Porn Plea

    Believe me I know how serious and disgusting child porn is. I have known my friend all my life and he is very kind and considerate of everyone. I don't understand why he did this but I know he would never hurt anyone. I have spoken with him a lot and he truly is remorseful. He will never commit another crime in his life and I believe him. His wife is staying with him because she knows as I know that he is a good person that made the biggest mistake of his life. He has ruined his and his wife's life. He is going to therapy.I don't want to make this a thread about defending child porn, I just want to help my friend and know what he faces. I know that no one wants to defend or help a person that is facing child porn charges, but it is worth a try. Please. Any legal advise? Any case examples for what to expect in a plea bargain. Thanks you to those that had helpful advise. I think I better understand how the process will work. Thanks

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    Angry Re: Child Porn Plea Bargains

    Most cases do result in a plea bargain. But this will be up to the Prosecutor and defense attorney to work out. Also The judge does not have to accept a plea if he so wishes, but most do. Also I'm with the others here. You do not just accidentally down load 50 images of child porn. And Being a good guy and husband doesn't make any difference. If he is guilty he will most likely do some prison time and sex offender counseling, plus have to register as a sex offender for years if not life. His prison time won't be as bad for him as you think. They put child offenders in a secure part of the prison and not in general population to protect them. I can assure you those children whose pictures he down loaded suffered far worse than your (friend) will.

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