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Federal statutes for CSAM

Federal statutes, principally 18 U.S.C. §§ 2252 and 2252A, that criminalize possession, receipt, and distribution of CSAM.

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Jan 12, 2026
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What case law defines the elements prosecutors must prove for obstruction under 18 U.S.C. § 1503?

The core elements prosecutors must prove under 18 U.S.C. § 1503 derive from the statute’s text and a small set of controlling decisions and prosecutorial guidance: criminal “corrupt” intent, a proscri...

Feb 7, 2026

Can viewing CSAM online without downloading still lead to criminal charges in the United States?

Yes — under current federal and state law, merely can lead to criminal exposure in circumstances where statutes or investigators can show knowing access, receipt, or intent to view, and where system a...

Jan 17, 2026

Does a violation of 8 USC 1324 subject the defendant to forfeiture under 18 U.S.C. § 981

A violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1324 can and explicitly does subject certain property to forfeiture, because the statute authorizes seizure and forfeiture of conveyances, gross proceeds, and traceable prope...

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