Possession of Child Pornography Charges – Curry College

Felony Criminal Defense for Students – Quincy District Court

A charge or investigation for possession of child pornography is one of the most serious legal situations a Curry College student can face. Even a single image located on a phone, laptop, or cloud account can lead to felony charges, mandatory sex offender registration, and immediate removal from school.

Me and my team here at the Law Offices of Kensley Barrett provide discreet, aggressive, and strategic defense for Curry College students facing child pornography allegations in Quincy District Court. I also represent students through Curry's disciplinary and Title IX processes to protect their education, housing, and future.

Wellesley, MA Office
572 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
Phone: 857.229.2442

Massachusetts Law – M.G.L. c. 272 § 29C

Under Massachusetts law, possession of child pornography is defined as knowingly possessing any visual material depicting a person under the age of 18 engaged in sexual conduct.

This law applies to digital material found on:

Cell phones and tablets
Laptops and desktop computers
Cloud storage, backups, and email accounts
Social media platforms and messaging apps

Possession alone—without distribution or creation—is a felony offense. These cases are often investigated jointly by state and federal authorities using advanced digital forensic tools.

How College Students Get Charged

I frequently see Curry College students charged after situations such as:

Receiving explicit images or videos and failing to delete them
Downloading files through peer-to-peer or torrent platforms
Group chats or shared folders containing illegal material
Searches of phones or computers during unrelated investigations
Cloud backups storing files the student forgot existed

Even deleted files can often be recovered and time-stamped through forensic analysis.

Criminal Penalties for Possession of Child Pornography

Possession of child pornography is aggressively prosecuted in Massachusetts and carries severe penalties, including:

Up to 5 years in state prison
Mandatory sex offender registration
Seizure and forensic examination of all digital devices
Permanent felony record on CORI and federal databases
No eligibility for diversion or record sealing

These cases are typically handled in:

Quincy District Court
1 Dennis Ryan Parkway, Quincy, MA 02169

Curry College Code of Conduct and Title IX Implications

Curry College maintains a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation or illegal sexual content. The college may take action immediately upon learning of an allegation—often before any court conviction.

Potential disciplinary consequences include:

Immediate interim suspension or removal from housing
No-campus or no-contact orders
Full Conduct Board or Title IX proceedings
Expulsion and permanent disciplinary notation
Referral to law enforcement

The college's process is separate from the criminal case and can move forward even if charges are later dismissed.

Frequently Asked Questions – CP Charges for Curry Students

What if I didn't know the content was illegal?
Knowledge and intent are required elements of the offense. I examine how the material was obtained, labeled, accessed, and whether you were aware of its contents.

Can I be charged for receiving unsolicited content?
Receiving unsolicited material and deleting it immediately is not a crime. However, retaining, opening, or storing the content can lead to prosecution.

Can Curry expel me while the case is still under investigation?
Yes. Curry may impose interim measures, including suspension or removal from campus, while the investigation is ongoing.

Defense Strategies in Child Pornography Cases

Me and my team build defenses focused on:

Lack of knowledge or intent
Improper or unlawful search and seizure
Misidentification or file attribution errors
Multiple users or shared devices and accounts
Metadata, access logs, and forensic inconsistencies

I also coordinate criminal defense with Curry's disciplinary process to minimize academic and personal damage.

Why Curry College Students Choose the Law Offices of Kensley Barrett

Students trust me because I provide:

Experienced defense in serious felony and digital crime cases
A discreet, strategic approach to sensitive allegations
Deep familiarity with Quincy District Court procedures
Knowledge of Curry College conduct and Title IX systems
A focus on protecting freedom, privacy, and future opportunities

These cases require immediate and experienced legal intervention.

Contact the Law Offices of Kensley Barrett Immediately

If you or your child is under investigation or has been charged with possession of child pornography, do not speak to law enforcement or the school without counsel.

Law Offices of Kensley Barrett
Wellesley, MA Office
572 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
Phone: 857.229.2442

Confidential consultations are available. Early representation is critical in these cases.

Possession Child Pornography Charges Defense for Curry College Students - Kensley Barrett Law