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  • Life in Prison for Allegedly Sodomizing Stepdaughter Charges Dismissed

    A man facing life in prison for sodomizing his stepdaughter had all charges dropped after Mr. Muhlenkamp conducted a thorough investigation of the alleged victim. She admitted she made the entire story up.

  • Several Counts of Felony Possession of Child Pornography Charges Dismissed

    A man charged with possession of child pornography on his computer had all of his charges dismissed after Mr. Mulenkamp proved the defendant never saw or downloaded any of the images. The State dismissed all charges.

  • Felony Sex Offense Against a Child Amended to Non-Registerable

    A man from California was charged with a felony sex offense against a child for exposing himself on the internet to an undercover officer here in St. Louis. The officer couldn't identify the age of the "child" in the photo, so the charges were dropped. The State agreed to amend the charge to a non-registerable misdemeanor.

  • Statutory Sodomy Not Guilty

    A man facing statutory sodomy charges which carried a 10 year minimum sentence and sex offender registration was declared not guilty at trial in less than one hour.

  • Attempt to Molest Stepdaughter Amended to Simple Misdemeanor

    A man facing up to four years in prison for an attempt to molest his stepdaughter. The inconsistencies in her story found by Mr. Muhlenkamp led the state to agree to dismiss the charges and offer a non-sex misdemeanor assault.

  • Eight Counts of Molesting and Assaulting Penalties Significantly Reduced

    A man high on PCP was charged with molesting and assaulting middle school children. The defense argued assault because the man did not touch the children sexually, he just touched them. The jury agreed and the man was convicted of misdemeanor assault. He did not have to register any sex offenses because the jury found him not guilty in all of those.

  • Child Molestation Not Guilty

    A man from South County was charged with child molestation in the City of St. Louis for allegedly fondling his stepdaughter.Attorney Muhlenkamp highlighted the inconsistencies in the disclosures, her motive to fabricate the allegation in the first place, and the overall lack of reasonableness/common sense that surrounded each allegation.

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Child Pornography Attorneys in St. Louis

Legal Representation in State & Federal Court

Charges for possession of child pornography or using the internet to find or distribute pornography featuring a minor may result in state or federal criminal charges. Any sex crime involving minors is extremely serious, and an allegation alone is enough to ruin your reputation. At Muhlenkamp & Bernsen, Attorneys at Law, our child pornography lawyers in St. Louis offer the knowledge and experience of a big firm with the individualized attention of a small firm.

If you are facing a child pornography charge, please call (314) 347-3313 or contact us online to speak with a criminal defense attorney.

What is Considered Child Pornography?

In the state of Missouri, Child pornography includes video, photographs or other images of individuals under the age of 18, either portrayed in a sexual context or used for sexual gratification.

Types of Child Pornography Offenses

Our St. Louis child pornography attorneys can provide defense for all types of child porn charges including:

  • Possession of child pornography
  • Receipt of child pornography via the Internet
  • Intentional or unintentional distribution of child porn via the Internet
  • Production of child porn

Protecting the Rights of the Accused

State and federal law enforcement agencies, the local D.A., and U.S. attorney’s office take charges related to child pornography seriously and will aggressively pursue convictions. In some cases, they are overzealous when obtaining evidence and end up violating the rights of the accused. You need a criminal defense attorney with the right knowledge and experience to protect your rights and help you navigate the criminal justice system.

Developing an Effective Strategy for Your Defense

We have effectively represented many clients against charges of child pornography and other sex crimes. Our child pornography attorneys in St. Louis start by evaluating the evidence against you and how that evidence was obtained. If we find evidence of entrapment or another violation of your rights, we can seek to suppress evidence.

Possible defense strategies for child pornography allegations include:

  • Unintentional possession of the material
  • Pornography put on the computer by another person
  • Installed by malware or a virus
  • Accidentally coming upon images while searching for or downloading something else

When law enforcement officials contact you or question you regarding a child pornography allegation, it is in your best interest to say nothing until you contact an attorney. Don’t make any statements or consent to any type of search without seeking legal advice to ensure that your rights are protected. We are available to answer your call at any time of the day or night.

Call (314) 347-3313 to get the legal advice you need in a free consultation.

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    Anthony Muhlenkamp
    Anthony Muhlenkamp (feel free to call him Tony) has been practicing law since 2003. He graduated from the University of Missouri at Columbia in 2000 with a business degree, then headed west to Los Angeles, California where he graduated from Southwestern University School of Law. Although he thoroughly enjoyed his law school experience—especially criminal law, criminal procedure, and trial advocacy—he could not stand the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. There was something about spending four ...
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    Tory Bernsen
    Tory Dowd Bernsen is a partner at Muhlenkamp & Bernsen, Attorneys at Law. She focuses on criminal defense, DWI, and appellate advocacy. Tony Muhlenkamp and Tory first began working together at a large criminal defense firm in St. Louis in 2008. They represented clients for several years on numerous matters, ranging from minor misdemeanors to serious felonies. During that time, they developed a trusted relationship which enabled them to work well together and advocate effectively for their ...
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