How Does The Number Of Images Effect A Child Pornography Distribution Offense In New Jersey?

Distribution of 1,000 or more items depicting the sexual exploitation or abuse of a child is a first degree crime that carries 10-20 years in prison. There is also a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment that must be fixed at, or between, one-third and one-half of the sentence imposed by the court or 10 years, whichever is greater. During this time, the individual is ineligible for parole. Distribution of 25-999 depictions of this nature is a second degree crime that results in a mandatory minimum sentence of fixed at, or between, one-third and one-half of the sentence imposed by the court or 5 years, whichever is greater.