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Child Pornography Offences in Alberta
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Allegations involving child pornography are among the most serious charges under Canadian criminal law and can carry severe consequences from the outset.
White & Jeet Criminal Defence provides strategic representation for individuals facing Child Pornography offences across Alberta. These cases often involve complex digital evidence, intrusive police investigation, and immediate restrictions on liberty, bail, and access to technology, even before any allegation is proven.
Our defence lawyers represent clients throughout Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer, providing disciplined advocacy when liberty, reputation, and long-term consequences are at stake.
Key Takeaways
- Child Pornography offences are governed by federal law and prosecuted aggressively in Alberta
- Charges may involve making, distributing, possessing, or accessing prohibited material
- Investigations commonly rely on search warrants, device seizure, and digital forensic analysis
- Bail conditions often include strict limits on internet use, devices, and associations
- Convictions can carry severe penalties and long-term legal consequences
Criminal Defence Representation Across Alberta
Understanding Child Pornography Offences
Child pornography offences are defined under section 163.1 of the Criminal Code, which uses the term child sexual abuse and exploitation material and sets out the conduct criminalized. Allegations may relate to making, distributing or making available, possessing, or accessing the material.
Many cases turn on proof of knowledge, access, and control. Issues involving shared devices, user accounts, automated downloads, cloud storage, or the scope of police search authority can be central to the defence, particularly where the evidence does not support knowing conduct beyond a reasonable doubt.
How We Help
- Review search warrants, seizures, and Charter compliance
- Analyze disclosure and digital forensic evidence
- Assess whether knowledge, access, or control can be proven
- Advocate for bail and seek realistic, workable release conditions
- Engage the Crown to pursue withdrawals, reductions, or appropriate resolutions
The Defence Process
- Initial review of allegations, disclosure, and investigative steps
- Strategic assessment of Charter, evidentiary, and technical issues
- Court advocacy through bail hearings, applications, and trial proceedings
- Resolution focused on protecting liberty and minimizing long-term consequences
Common Charges & Scenarios
- Possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material under s.163.1(4) Criminal Code
- Accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material under s.163.1(4.1) Criminal Code
- Distribution, transmission, or making available child sexual abuse and exploitation material under s.163.1(3) Criminal Code
- Making child sexual abuse and exploitation material under s.163.1(2) Criminal Code
Frequently Asked Questions
What is considered child pornography under Canadian law?
The definition is set out under section 163.1 and includes child sexual abuse and exploitation material as defined in the Criminal Code.
Can charges be laid without evidence of distribution?
Yes. Allegations may arise from possession under s.163.1(4) or accessing under s.163.1(4.1), even without evidence of sharing.
Will I go to jail if convicted?
Penalties vary based on the charge and circumstances, but imprisonment is possible in serious cases.
Are long-term consequences possible?
Yes. Convictions may result in imprisonment, court-ordered registration under federal sex offender legislation, and long-term restrictions affecting employment, travel, and internet access.
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