What Happens If You're Investigated for Child Pornography in Glen Burnie?

If you learn you are under investigation for child pornography in Maryland, the most important thing is not to discuss anything with police or Child Protective Services and to call an experienced defense attorney right away. Todd Mohink sits down with Brooke Steele to walk Glen Burnie and Anne Arundel County residents through search warrants, their rights, state and federal charges, penalties, the sex offender registry, and how these cases resolve. Questions answered in this episode: What happens if you are under investigation for child pornography? What are your rights when police seize your phone or computer? When does a case go to federal court instead of state court? What are the penalties under Maryland law? How does the sex offender registry affect your life? What happens when a solicitation charge is added? Topics covered: detective interviews, search warrants, Child Protective Services, Maryland Criminal Law 11-207, mens rea and knowing possession, device seizures, the right to counsel during questioning, state versus federal prosecution, image counts, federal conviction rates, Annapolis courts, maximum sentences, local jail versus state prison, sex offender registry tiers, solicitation under Criminal Law 3-324, consecutive and concurrent sentences, plea negotiations, and the Anne Arundel County special victims unit. Todd Mohink on investigations: "The most important thing is not to discuss anything with any type of law enforcement or with child protective services." Todd Mohink on asking for a lawyer: "If a person whose home is being searched indicates they want a lawyer, that means that the people asking the questions must stop and either provide them with a lawyer or stop the interrogation." Todd Mohink on federal cases: "Generally the federal system is much harsher than the state system." Todd K. Mohink has spent 30 years in Maryland courtrooms. Free consultation: marylandlawhelp.com Phone: 410-766-0113 Office: Glen Burnie, MD Recorded: September 2026 #MarylandCriminalDefense #AnneArundelCountyDefense #GlenBurnieCriminalLawyer #SexOffenderRegistry #SearchWarrantRights #FederalVsStateCharges Recorded September 2026. This episode is general information, not legal advice. Laws change frequently and vary by state, so the discussion here may no longer be current at the time you view or listen to it and may not apply in your jurisdiction. Viewing or listening does not create an attorney-client relationship. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome back to Maryland Law Explained with Todd Mohink 00:00:53 What Happens Next If You're Investigated for Child Pornography? 00:01:54 What Does Maryland's Child Pornography Law Actually Make Illegal? 00:03:07 Can You Be Charged If You Didn’t Know the Images Were There? 00:04:53 What Are Your Rights When Police Seize Your Phone or Computer? 00:06:45 When Does a Child Pornography Case Go Federal Instead of State? 00:08:14 How Long Is the Sentence for Child Pornography in Maryland? 00:09:48 How Does the Sex Offender Registry Affect Life After a Conviction? 00:10:54 What Happens When a Solicitation Charge Is Added in Maryland? 00:12:28 Why Does the Length of a Plea Sentence Matter So Much? 00:14:30 Who Should You Hire to Defend These Charges in Anne Arundel County? 00:15:54 Todd Mohink's Advice If Police Knock on Your Door