Child Pornography Defense Attorneys in Cary, North Carolina

At the Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, our Cary child pornography defense attorneys offer our clients a tactical edge when it comes to defending sex crimes cases by prioritizing facts over allegations and developing effective legal strategies that provide confidence.

Our founder and CEO is a former sex-crimes prosecutor who has defended some of the most difficult sex crimes cases imaginable. Along with our skilled North Carolina criminal defense attorneys and support staff in Chatham and Wake Counties, we have handled over 5,000 cases with uncompromising precision, in just over a decade, producing significant results in difficult cases for clients throughout North Carolina.

When our clients are facing sexual exploitation of a minor and child pornography charges, their lives are going to change quickly, as their reputations, livelihoods, and very freedom are at stake.

With so much on the line, you should never leave your case to chance.

Contact us to learn more about your legal rights and options to pursue the best outcome for your unique case.

Experienced Child Pornography or Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Defense Attorneys in Cary, North Carolina


At the Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, our child pornography defense lawyers in Cary know that when our clients are charged with the sexual exploitation of a minor in North Carolina, these allegations are not going to go away on their own.

Whether child pornography charges stem from false allegations, misunderstandings, or out of spite, once someone is accused of sexual exploitation of a minor, the charges come with significant personal, professional, and social implications that can change their lives going forward even if they are not convicted.

Our talented team of Cary sexual exploitation of minor defense attorneys has established themselves as an authoritative presence inside and outside both state and federal courtrooms through case dismissals, reduced charges, and other recognizably favorable outcomes.

What are the Different Types of Sexual Exploitation of Minor Charges and Penalties in North Carolina?

First-degree sexual exploitation of a minor is a Class C felony punishable by at least 58 to 73 months in prison, with more time given to those with criminal histories if convicted for:

  • Use, employ, induce, coerce, encourage, or facilitate a person under the age of 18 to engage in or assist others to engage in sexual activity for a live performance or for the purpose of producing material that contains a visual representation depicting this activity.
  • Record, photograph, film, develop or duplicate for sale or pecuniary gain material that contains a visual representation depicting a minor engaged in sexual activity.
  • Permit a minor in your custody or control to engage in sexual activity for a live performance or for the purpose of producing material that contains a visual representation depicting this activity.
  • Transport or finance the transportation of a minor through or across North Carolina with the intent that the minor engages in sexual activity for a live performance or for the purpose of producing material that contains a visual representation depicting this activity.

Second-degree exploitation of a minor is a Class E felony punishable by at least 20 to 25 months in prison with more time given to those with criminal histories if convicted for knowing the character or content of the material, you:

  • Record, photograph, film, develop or duplicate material that contains a visual representation of a minor engaged in sexual activity
  • Distribute, transport, exhibit, receive, sell, purchase, exchange or solicit material that contains a visual representation of a minor engaged in sexual activity

Third-degree exploitation of a minor is a Class H felony punishable by 5 to 6 months of probation or an active prison sentence if you have a criminal history if convicted for knowing the character or content of the material and possessing material that contains a visual representation of a minor engaging in sexual activity.

Our dedicated child pornography defense attorneys have over 110 combined years of experience producing real, positive results for all North Carolinians facing these difficult charges, so they can get their lives back.

Contact our sex crimes attorneys in Cary, North Carolina today to learn more about the innovative defense strategies we implement for each of our client’s unique and important cases.

At Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, Our Criminal Defense Attorney in Cary, NC Focuses on The Following Practice Areas:

Contact Our Skilled Child Pornography Defense Attorneys in Cary, North Carolina

At Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, our skilled child pornography attorneys in Cary develop strategic criminal defenses for clients that provide each of our accused clients with a platform to tell their side of the story, to redeem themselves, and secure their futures by pursuing the best possible outcome for their unique cases.

Contact our skilled criminal defense attorneys in Cary, North Carolina at the Marcilliat & Mills PLLC today by calling (919) 838-6643 or online to schedule a free consultation to learn how we can empower you to take a stand and pursue real results.

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