Solicitation of a Minor in Illinois Defense Attorney · Chicago Internet Child Pornography Lawyer
The law office of John M. Beal represents individuals under federal investigation for downloading or sharing child pornography over the Internet or soliciting a minor over the Internet for sex.
Often Internet sex charges are the result of police and FBI sting operations specifically designed to entrap adults who believe they are engaging in lawful activities on their own computer in their own homes. These cases are frequently the result of Sting operations that may constitute entrapment. In addition, they may violate a defendant's First Amendment rights. A full Investigation of the evidence and a careful analysis of the charges are necessary to develop the best possible defense to these charges
"Many times, a person charged with an Internet sex offense against a child wasn't aware the victim was a minor, or thought they were chatting with an adult. Sting operations have been challenged successfully in court. I have experience in analyzing and challenging the technical issues that are part of laws regarding illegal use of websites and chat rooms." Attorney John Beal
If you are under investigation for a federal Internet sex offense, or have been charged, you need an attorney with experience in federal court, including with challenges to illegal searches and seizures, arguing to the court that there was no probable cause for making the arrest, developing the best trial strategy for the case, and understanding how the federal sentencing guidelines apply to you. Attorney John Beal has more than 20 years of experience as an effective federal criminal defense lawyer and has been on the leading edge of federal case law involving electronic communications.
The law office of John M. Beal has years of experience representing clients charged with:
- Child pornography, online child porn
- Sexual solicitation of a minor
- Mail and wire fraud, website fraud
- Illegal Internet sales of prescription drugs
From his offices in Chicago, attorney John M. Beal represents clients in federal district courts and federal courts of appeals. He is also a member of the bar of the District of Columbia. Contact the law office of John M. Beal to discuss your federal criminal defense case today.
