Sex and Pornography Crimes in Minnesota

Sex and Pornography Crimes in Minnesota

Minnesota, like all states, criminalizes a wide variety of deviant, sexual activity. Being accused of a sex crime can be terrifying, humiliating, and may cause immediate harm your reputation. Depending on the type of crime, it may also come with the potential for years in prison, required treatment, predatory offender registration, loss of parenting or custody time, and many other collateral consequences.

Some of the most common sex crimes include:

Criminal Sexual Conduct (rape and statutory rape): This term includes a wide variety of conduct, including forced or non-consensual sexual activity between adults as well as the sexual abuse of children. Penalties range from gross misdemeanors to felonies.

Hiring or Soliciting Prostitution: Purchasing or attempting to purchase sex is punishable as a gross misdemeanor or serious felony depending on the circumstances.

Indecent Exposure: Willfully and lewdly exposing your body or private parts to others may be punishable as a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony.

Non-Consensual Dissemination of Private Sexual Images (revenge porn): Sharing or posting a nude picture or video, even if you received it with consent, may be punishable as a gross misdemeanor or felony.

Possession or Dissemination of Child Pornography: Possessing or sharing pornographic videos or pictures of minors is punishable as a felony offense.

Sex and pornography crimes can be among the most serious and damaging accusations. A dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable defense attorney can dramatically increase your chances of mitigating the fallout or even beating the case altogether.

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If you or someone you know has been accused of a sex or pornography crime in Minnesota, don’t wait to get the legal help you need. Contact McKinney Defense today by calling (612) 300-1208 or filling out our online form to schedule a FREE consultation. Let me fight for your rights and help you take the first step toward fair representation.

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