Cranford Man Arrested for Child Pornography
United States Attorney Craig Carpenito announced recently that a man from Cranford has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography. The suspect, Joseph Hinksmon, was arrested and charged with possessing images that depicted child sexual abuse. Hinksmon, 41, is a resident of Cranford, New Jersey.
Hinksmon is facing one count of possession of child pornography, according to the criminal complaint, which was filed on Friday, July 26. Hinksmon is scheduled to make his first court appearance in front of United States Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on Friday, August 2 in Newark federal court.
The Criminal Complaint
The criminal complaint states that Hinksmon’s home was raided by police officers on July 24, 2019. Officers removed multiple computers and other electronic devices that contained more than 1,000 videos and 10,000 images of child pornography. The media discovered included children of prepubescent ages who were being abused sexually.
The Potential Penalty
A charge of possession of child pornography comes with a maximum fine of $250,000 and no more than 20 years in prison, if convicted. The defendant is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law and the accusations outlined in the criminal complaint are just that - accusations.
How a Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help
If you are ever faced with a charge of possession of child pornography, or any other criminal offense, it’s best to work with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Now is not the time to try your luck with the law. A criminal defense attorney can help with the following during a criminal case:
- Obtain the police report
- Review the search and seizure to determine if it was legal
- Review the evidence gathered against you
- Speak to witnesses
- Hire expert witnesses to testify on your behalf
- File all the required paperwork and appeals
- Speak to the police and witnesses for you
- Represent you at trial
- Know all deadlines for filing appeals
- Explain the potential penalties you could face if convicted
- Provide an honest assessment of your case and what to expect
Contact an Experienced Hamilton Criminal Defense Lawyer About Your Child Pornography Charges in New Jersey
Were you arrested or charged with possession of child pornography in New Jersey? The consequences of a conviction could be severe, leaving you with a permanent criminal record and possibly even sending you to jail. That is why you need to speak with a qualified criminal defense attorney as soon as possible about your case. The attorneys at The Davis Law Firm have successfully represented clients charged with possession of child pornography in Hamilton, and throughout New Jersey. Call 609-587-9100 or fill out the online contact form to schedule a consultation with a member of our legal team. We have an office conveniently located at 2653 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619.
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