If you’re facing an indecent images charge, our expert criminal defence solicitors can help.
Indecent images charges can lead to severe consequences, including imprisonment and fines. Instructing a solicitor is crucial when charged, as we provide expert legal advice and representation, and potentially mitigate the severity of the sentence.
FAQs
An indecent image is an image or video that is pornographic in nature, which features either children or an extreme element. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) labels it as images that are solely created for the purpose of sexual arousal.
There are two types of pornography that fall under indecent images:
Child pornography
Child pornography encompasses indecent images or videos that involve children, specifically people under the age of 18. Typical examples of this include:
You don’t have to willingly receive an image to be accused of possession of an indecent image.
Extreme pornography
Extreme pornography relates to an offensive or disgusting indecent image or video that is portrayed in an explicit way. Examples of this are:
For extreme pornography to fall under an indecent images offence, a reasonable person must believe it to be real.
Possessing, making or distributing indecent images is a criminal offence in the UK under The Criminal Justice Act 1988 and The Protection of Children Act 1978.
Charges of creating, possessing, or distributing indecent images are amongst the most serious of criminal charges. Aside from the legal consequences, there are other considerations that may affect your life, including:
The sentencing for indecent images depends entirely on the type and severity of the offence. For example, the maximum sentence for possession of indecent images is 5 years imprisonment, whereas the maximum sentence for taking, making or distributing indecent images is 10 years imprisonment. To determine the type and level of severity of your indecent images case, our solicitors have produced a guidance table below:
| Severity Category | Possession / Distribution / Production |
|---|---|
| A – High severity | Possession, sharing or taking of indecent images involving penetrative sex. |
| B – Medium severity | Possession, sharing or taking of indecent images involving non-penetrative sex. |
| C – Low severity | Possession, sharing or taking of indecent images falling outside categories A and B. |
It’s difficult to provide a cost estimate of your indecent images case without first knowing all the details, as the cost depends entirely on the type and severity of your case as well as the evidence available.
As a result, in any indecent images case, our solicitors will always first require an untimed initial consultation. In this initial consultation, our solicitors guarantee the following:
The cost of this consultation is £200 plus VAT, and to arrange a date and time with a solicitor, please contact us on 0203 007 5500.
In any case where you’re facing an indecent images charge, you should always consider instructing a solicitor to ensure you avoid any avoidable yet costly mistakes. Our indecent images solicitors can help you with all of the following:
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