Because the opinion of what constitutes “obscene” varies from person to person, when an individual is charged with this crime, elements within the government’s case against them are based upon relatively subjective evidence. While this provides an experienced legal team with opportunity to poke holes in the underpinnings to the allegation, nevertheless individuals charged with this crime face extensive government resources and if convicted, severe consequences to one’s personal and professional life.
For something to be “obscene” it must be shown that the average person, applying contemporary community standards and viewing the material as a whole, would find that the work appeals predominantly to “prurient” interest, that it depicts or describes sexual conduct in a patently offensive way, and that it lacks serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value.
Ian N. Friedman & Associates, L.L.C. has represented individuals accused of Possessing Obscene Matter involving computers in several jurisdictions at both the state and federal levels. As is our policy for any allegation against our clients, our team operates with the understanding that a truly effective defense requires extreme legal preparation. This law firm prides itself on its ability to assess voluminous amounts of data, apply applicable case precedent, and render the most streamlined defense. Our history defending obscenity based cases has proven our ability to fully process a criminal case and obtain successful results on behalf of our clients.
