Miami Federal Defense for § 2251 – Sexual Exploitation of Children
Fierce Protection of Your Rights & Future Under Federal Law
Fierce Protection of Your Rights & Future Under Federal Law
Under 18 U.S.C. § 2251, anyone who “employs, uses, persuades, induces, entices, or coerces any minor” to produce sexually explicit content faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years, up to life imprisonment, plus fines, asset forfeiture, and lifetime sex offender registration.
These charges carry enormous consequences—careers may be jeopardized, reputations permanently impacted, and federal prison time can span decades. Even allegations of creating or attempting to create explicit digital content involving a minor can trigger prompt federal investigation by the FBI or the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
What § 2251 Covers & Why It’s So Severe
Federal law defines exploitation broadly to include any effort to produce sexual conduct involving minors. This extends beyond physical acts to include digital communication intended to result in the production of visual depictions of such conduct.
Possessing material that evidences such conduct may support a § 2251 charge if tied to production activity, though such cases are more often charged under related statutes like § 2252 or § 2252A.
The law emphasizes production and intent. Prosecutors must establish this through evidence like metadata, communications, or witness testimony.
You do not need to distribute content—production alone is sufficient for federal prosecution.
How We Defend § 2251 Charges
Our strategic federal defense approach includes:
We leverage national case law and federal evidentiary rules to pursue charge reductions or dismissal where legally appropriate.
FAQs – Federal § 2251 Cases
Production of sexually explicit content involving a minor mandates a minimum 15-year prison term under § 2251. Judges cannot reduce this minimum below the statutory threshold.
Don’t Leave a Federal § 2251 Case Unchallenged
Federal sexual exploitation charges involving minors are among the most serious offenses in the U.S. Code. The evidence? Often digital and complex. The penalties? Life-altering. The prosecution? Well-resourced and determined.
At One Call Legal, our federal criminal defense team is experienced in dissecting digital forensics, challenging prosecutorial assumptions, and protecting your constitutional rights in court. Early action can make a difference. Call now for a confidential strategy session.