Massachusetts Possession of Child Pornography Defense Lawyer

Being accused of Possession of Child Pornography in Massachusetts is overwhelming. It is one of the most serious criminal charges you can face, and the consequences can follow you for the rest of your life.

If you are under investigation, have been contacted by police, or have already been charged, you likely have immediate questions:

• Should you speak with the police or investigators?
• Do you have to turn over your phone or computer?
• Will you be held on bail?
• Are you facing jail time or sex-offender registration?

These are not questions to answer on your own.

Attorney Michael DelSignore represents people charged with serious felony offenses in Massachusetts, including possession of child pornography. He understands the legal, technical, and personal stakes involved—and approaches these cases with the discretion, preparation, and judgment they demand.

Before You Speak to Police or Turn Over Any Devices

If law enforcement has contacted you, asked to interview you, or requested that you surrender electronic devices, you should speak with a lawyer immediately. Generally, it is not a good idea to speak to the police.

In Attorney DelSignore experience, statements made early—often by people trying to explain or cooperate—frequently become some of the strongest evidence used by the prosecution. These cases are not resolved by talking your way out of them. They are resolved by careful legal analysis, strict enforcement of constitutional protections, and a defense strategy designed from the beginning to withstand trial.

Turning over a phone or computer without legal guidance can permanently shape the course of your case. Once digital evidence is seized and analyzed, there is no undoing it.

What You Should Do Immediately After an Arrest or Investigation Begins

When you are facing allegations involving child pornography, every early decision matters. Bail conditions, search-and-seizure issues, and forensic evidence are often litigated long before a jury ever hears the case.

At DelSignore Law, we will begin preparing your defense and ensuring that you are released on bail and or conditions of release while the case is pending. Arraignments for a charge of possession of child pornography often involve requests for bail and conditions of release to ensure the safety of the public. These conditions can be overburdensome so it is important to have an experienced Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer present to object to these conditions if appropriate.

What should you do while the case is pending, advice from DelSignore Law

In appropriate cases, Attorney DelSignore may recommend proactive steps such as counseling or evaluation. These decisions are not admissions of guilt. They are made carefully, privately, and as part of a broader strategy focused on protecting your future and positioning your case for the best possible outcome.

These steps are handled with discretion and with a clear understanding of how they fit into the overall defense.

How Possession of Child Pornography Cases Are Built

Most possession cases do not begin with an accusation or eyewitness. They begin with digital evidence.

Common starting points include:

• IP address investigations
• Peer-to-peer file-sharing activity
• Information obtained through internet service providers
• Search warrants executed months after alleged activity

A critical issue in many cases is not simply whether files existed, but:

• Who accessed or downloaded them
• Whether possession was knowing or intentional
• Whether multiple people had access to the device
• Whether files were automatically cached or saved without intent
• Whether files were deleted and later reconstructed through forensic analysis

These are highly technical cases. They require a lawyer who understands how digital evidence is gathered, interpreted, and challenged—and who knows how to expose weaknesses in the prosecution’s theory.

Illegal Searches and Seizures in Massachusetts Child Pornography Cases

Search and seizure issues are often central to defending these charges.

Police generally need a valid warrant to search a phone, computer, or digital storage device. That warrant must be supported by probable cause, properly limited in scope, and executed according to strict rules.

Attorney DelSignore carefully examines:

• The basis for the search warrant
• Whether information relied on was stale or unreliable
• The scope of the digital search
• Whether police exceeded the authority granted by the warrant
• Compliance with the Fourth Amendment and Article 14 of the Massachusetts Declaration of Rights

A single flaw in the process can result in evidence being suppressed—and can fundamentally change the case.

Jail, Bail, and Sex Offender Registration

Possession of child pornography is a charge that can carry jail time, even for someone with no prior criminal record. In many cases, a conviction also requires registration as a sex offender. In addition, people charged with these offenses often face strict pretrial conditions, including:

• High bail or detention concerns
• Internet and device restrictions
• GPS monitoring
• No-contact or supervision conditions

Managing these issues early is critical. A thoughtful defense does not focus only on trial—it also focuses on protecting your freedom and stability while the case is pending.

What Kind of Lawyer Do You Need for a Case Like This?

You need a lawyer who is comfortable handling serious felony cases and prepared to take a case to trial when necessary.

These cases are not resolved by shortcuts. They require:

• Careful forensic and constitutional analysis
• Strategic decision-making from the outset
• The ability to challenge the Commonwealth’s evidence aggressively
• Trial experience and credibility in Massachusetts courts

Attorney Michael DelSignore has spent more than two decades defending people accused of serious crimes. He approaches child pornography cases with the seriousness they demand and the discretion his clients deserve.

Speak With Attorney DelSignore Before You Make Any Decisions

If you are facing a Possession of Child Pornography charge—or believe you are under investigation—do not wait and do not guess.

A single conversation can help you understand:

• What the charge actually means
• What law enforcement may already have
• What steps you should—and should not—take next

Your future deserves careful handling from the very beginning. Call or Text DelSignore Law at 781-686-5924 to begin preparing your defense.

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