Is Mistake And Lack Of Knowledge A Defense To Possession Of Child Pornography?

It is not a defense that the defendant did not know that the child was under the age of 18 or that the defendant believed that the child was 18 years old or older, even if such a mistaken belief was reasonable. You can face serious consequences if you are charged with possession of child pornography. Talk to a New Jersey possession of child pornography criminal defense lawyer about your defense strategy.