CHP Applicant Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
A 29 year old El Monte man, who disclosed on his application to the highway patrol that he had viewed pornography on his computer, was arrested and charged with suspicion of committing lewd acts with a minor, according to a published LA Times report.
The disclosure on his application spurred an investigation by CHP officials, working in conjunction with the FBI on a multiagency task force. Hernandez also admitted having viewed illicit photos of a minor within a month of filling out the application, a disclosure that probably had more to do with the full blow investigation then his admission of viewing pornography on the Internet.
After performing a search of his home, CHP officials were able to find child pornography on a computer he was using, including sexually explicit photos of a 5-year-old girl. The photos appeared to have been taken in the bedroom of the home where the man now lives.
In addition to state charges, the El Monte man was charged in federal court with possessing and manufacturing child pornography, authorities said.
If you have been charged with committing a lewd act in California, you are facing serious criminal charges which could include monetary fines and a term in prison. California Penal Code Section 288.1 states that any person who commits a lewd act with or on an individual under the age of fourteen will be evaluated by a psychologist to determine his or her mental condition.
Lewd acts with a minor charges are the most serious of charges one can be accused of. If you have been charged with these crimes, it is extremely important that you hire quality legal representation so that you may avoid these harsh penalties as soon as possible. Contact the experienced Los Angeles sex crime defense attorneys at the Law Office of Lawrence Wolf for a free consultation today.
