Lawyer under Article 300 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – Dissemination of pornography

One of the most serious crimes is the distribution of pornographic materials. These actions are subject to sanctions under Article 300 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. This article provides for liability for a number of actions, namely: production, distribution, storage, public display of pornographic materials. Lawyer under Article 300 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – Distribution of Pornography, a specialist who will help protect the interests of participants in criminal proceedings. Lawyers of our law firm “Prikhodko & Partners” will become reliable assistants to both witnesses, victims, and suspects/accused under Article 300 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Elements of a crime under Article 300 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine

According to current legislation, pornography is materials with a description or image of sexual acts, the purpose of which is to increase sexual arousal. Among the most common forms of presentation: video, photo, audio. The use of any pornographic materials, as well as their storage or distribution, is prohibited.

Let us consider in more detail the elements of criminal acts under Article 300 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine:

• Object.

The object of illegal activity is the moral principles of society, associated with the distribution of content regarding acceptable ways of human behavior, as well as means of resolving conflict situations.

Pornographic materials contribute to an increase in the level of violence and crime in various manifestations.

• Subject.

Materials that in one way or another promote the cult of cruelty and violence are considered as the subject:

1. Reproduced in the form of films, texts, programs.
2. Demonstrating acts of violence and cruelty (torture, suffering, bullying).
3. Propagating the cult of violence.

• Objective side.

Consists in specific actions: import, storage, production, transportation of pornographic materials, as well as forcing third parties to participate in the creation of such materials.

• Subject.

The subject can be characterized as general. Liability under this article threatens persons who have reached the age of 18.

• Subjective side.

Among the main characteristics: intentionality of actions, sale, distribution, in some cases - coercion to create materials of prohibited content.

Liability under the article on Dissemination of Pornography

If convicted, the accused faces up to 5 years in prison:

Thus, a special qualification of criminal acts under Article 300 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine occurs in the presence of the following factors:

• The subject of the crime is video and film production with propaganda of the cult of cruelty and violence.
• Selling pornographic materials to minors.
• Forcing minors to create photos, videos of prohibited content.

A lawyer's support under Article 300 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine

If you have been charged under Article 300 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, you will not be able to cope with the situation on your own. The first important step will be to contact a professional lawyer.

Experienced specialists of "Prikhodko and Partners" provide the full range of services under the article on Dissemination of pornography:

1. 24/7 consultation.
2. Development of an effective defense strategy.
3. Collection of necessary evidence to prove the innocence of the suspect.
4. Professional representation of the interests of the defendant in court.

Liability under Article 300 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine is quite serious. That is why we recommend that you do not waste time and contact our professional lawyers. We will help you understand all the intricacies of the current legislation, minimizing possible risks. Entrust the protection of your legal rights to the lawyers of our law firm "Prikhodko and Partners". Already during the preliminary consultation, we will assess the possible risks of the case. Our lawyers work exclusively for the result! Do not waste a single minute of your precious time, our lawyers will make all the necessary efforts to acquit you or significantly mitigate the sentence.

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