Internet Crimes in Phoenix
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Have you been charged with Internet Crimes in Arizona?

There are several different types of charges that can fall under the umbrella of internet crimes. However, there are two charges that are seen the most.

A.R.S. § 13-3506.01 Furnishing Harmful Items to Minors, Internet Activity. A person commits furnishing harmful items to minors, internet activity, if the person with knowledge of the character of the item involved does the following:

• Intentionally or knowingly transmits or sends to a minor by means of electronic mail, personal messaging or any other direct internet communication an item that is harmful to minors when the person knows or believes at the time of the transmission that a minor in this state will receive the item.

This charge can be filed as a class four (4) felony. The jail term for this charge is 1.5 years to 3 years with probation eligibility for a first offense, 3 years to 6 years with one historical prior, and 8 years to 12 years with two historical priors.

The second is A.R.S. § 13-3560 Aggravated Luring a Minor for Sexual Exploitation. A person commits aggravated luring a minor for sexual exploitation if the person does both of the following:

• Knowing the character and content of the depiction, uses an electronic communication device to transmit at least one visual depiction of material that is harmful to minors for the purpose of initiating or engaging in communication with a recipient who the person knows or has reason to know is a minor.
• By means of the communication, offers or solicits sexual conduct with the minor. The offer or solicitation may occur before, contemporaneously with, after or as an integrated part of the transmission of the visual depiction.

This charge can be filed as a class two (2) felony. The jail term for this charge is 4 years to 10 years with probation eligibility for a first offense, 6 years to 18.5 years with one historical prior and 14 years to 28 years with two historical priors.

There are several defenses that can be used on this charge such as Miranda Rights violation, denial of right to counsel and more. Alex Lane will look into your case to determine the State’s weaknesses and your strengths.

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We have experience in representing clients who are facing criminal allegations; we know how to investigate such matters and anticipate what the State will use against you. The Law Offices of Alex Lane also has the availability to consult with several forensic experts to build a strong defense.