What happens if a warrant is issued for my arrest for distribution of child pornography?
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What happens if a warrant is issued for my arrest for distribution of child pornography?
I sent a naked picture of my ex-boyfriend to himself from my phone. A friend took a picture of the picture with her phone and sent the picture around. Now the police are investigating. If the prosecuter desides that a crime has been committed, what will I face and what can I do to bring the charges down?
Asked on February 3, 2012 under Criminal Law, Michigan
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If an arrest warrant is issued against a person for distribution of child pornography the issuance of the arrest warrant means that a criminal action has been filed against the accused. The accused is either arrested or turns himself or herself in to authorities. The person is then booked into jail and a bond is issued for that person's release.
After that, there will be a first appearance hearing where the accused is arraigned and the criminal process proceeds.
As to your question as to what might happen if criminal charges are filed against you concerning the topic you are writing about and what you can do to reduce the charges, I simply cannot answer the question since what you are writing about has not occurred.
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