Child Pornography Defense Attorney in Wilmington
Your Defense, Your Future: Trusted Legal Representation for Child Pornography & Internet Sex Crime Charges
At The Wagoner Law Firm, P.L.L.C., our approach to child pornography defense is grounded in personalized attention and effective legal strategy. Attorney J. Merritt Wagoner has significant trial experience in both North Carolina state and federal courts, and gives you direct access to his personal cell for urgent advice, updates, and guidance throughout your case.
Our client-centered philosophy extends to every aspect of your legal journey and includes:
- Personalized defense strategy based on your unique circumstances and goals
- Direct access to your attorney for real-time communication and answers
- Rigorous case investigation using both legal insight and technical resources
- Full transparency in every decision, risk, and potential outcome
- Familiarity with Wilmington courts and local processes
For representation grounded in both experience and integrity, you can trust The Wagoner Law Firm, P.L.L.C.. Contact us online or at (910) 400-8285 to request a free, confidential consultation.
Our Approach to Pornography & Child Molestation Defense
If you've been accused of possession or distribution of child pornography, or are facing child molestation charges in New Hanover County, your defense starts here. Our attorney will analyze all digital, forensic, and testimonial evidence, contest any procedural errors, and pursue every available angle for charge reduction or dismissal.
Because digital evidence is often at the center of child pornography investigationsm, we work closely with digital forensic experts to scrutinize searches, device seizures, and the overall handling of sensitive data. In child molestation defense, we leave no stone unturned—collaborating with mental health professionals and reviewing how local authorities gathered and prepared testimony, especially in child-related matters handled by child advocacy centers or the Wilmington Police Department.
We'll challenge questionable interviews, cross-examine witnesses, and raise procedural issues in court to safeguard your rights at every turn. We know the value of a proactive defense rooted in technical knowledge, credible partnerships, and diligent advocacy and, as your defense team, we are committed to giving you exactly that.
Our Process
- Confidential, Free Consultation: We meet to discuss your situation, answer questions, and discuss your options, sometimes as soon as the same day you reach out for help.
- Thorough Case Assessment: We review every detail of the allegations. We obtain all available discovery, analyze digital and physical evidence, and break down the prosecution’s claims.
- Strategic Advice & Communication: We'll provide regular updates about your case and give you direct attorney access so you always know where things stand.
- Focused Defense Action: We pursue charge reductions, challenge unlawful searches, and contest procedural missteps when they arise.
- Trial-Ready Representation: While many cases are resolved before trial, our trial experience in Wilmington means we're ready to advocate before a judge or jury if needed.
We go beyond court appearances to handle confidential communications with agencies, helping to minimize the ripple effects these cases may have on your work, education, and relationships in the community. Our attorney is ready to advise on disclosure issues, compliance with school or organizational requirements, and how court schedules or public records may affect your daily routine. Drawing on relationships with local support services and treatment providers, we can incorporate voluntary actions—such as counseling or assessments—into a comprehensive mitigation strategy when appropriate.
Recent Case Results
A Criminal Defense Firm with a Track Record
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Client Acquitted Assault by Strangulation
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Case Dismissed Assault on a Female
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Case Dismissed Common Law Robbery
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Case Dismissed Driving While Impaired
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Client Acquitted Felony Hit and Run with Injury
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Case Dismissed First Degree Arson