What are the main Child Pornography crimes?

The most common crimes investigated by Federal Authorities involving Child Pornography are violations of Title 18, United States Code (USC):

  • Importation or Transportation of Obscene Matters
  • Transportation of Obscene Matters for Sale or Distribution
  • Engaging in the Business of Selling or Transferring Obscene Matter
  • Criminal Forfeiture
  • Transfer of Obscene Material to Minors
  • Aggravated Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Exploitation of Children
  • Selling or Buying of Children
  • Certain Activities Relating to Material Involving the Sexual Exploitation of Minors
  • Certain Activities Relating to Material Constituting or Containing Child Pornography
  • Criminal Forfeiture
  • Civil Forfeiture
  • Record Keeping Requirements
  • Production of Sexually Explicit Depictions of a Minor for Importation into the U.S.
  • Transportation Generally
  • Coercion and Enticement
  • Transportation of Minors with Intent to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity
  • Interstate or Foreign Travel with Intent to Engage in a Sexual Act with a Juvenile
  • Use of Interstate Facilities to Transmit Information about a Minor
  • Reporting of Child Pornography by Electronic Communication Service Providers

These violations can carry significant active time.