Juvenile Justice Case — Probation for Obscene Material

Key Details

Case Description

Our client, a former counselor with the Department of Juvenile Justice, was charged with electronically furnishing obscene material to minors. The allegations arose from lewd photographs sent to a minor between March and September 2022. Our client had served in his position since November 2021, but was terminated following an internal investigation in October 2022.

Legal Strategy

We worked closely with the district attorney's office to evaluate the circumstances of the case and prepare comprehensive mitigation materials. Our strategy emphasized that while our client had made serious mistakes, the First Offender Act provided an appropriate framework for accountability and rehabilitation. We focused on distinguishing this case from more serious predatory conduct.

Challenges

The case involved our client's former position of trust working with youth in the juvenile justice system. The charges carried potential prison time and mandatory sex offender registration. We had to address both the legal consequences and the potential conflict of interest arising from our client's previous role in the system.