A Georgetown man has been sentenced to 300 years in prison after a jury convicted him on multiple counts of child pornography. This isn’t a life sentence; it’s a sentence that spans centuries, designed to send an unmistakable message and ensure the defendant never takes another free breath.
As reported by the Austin American-Statesman, this case represents one of the most severe penalties possible under Texas law. It’s a stark, terrifying reminder of what’s at stake. When you face allegations like these, the state isn’t just seeking a conviction—it’s seeking to bury you. The prosecution’s goal is to stack charges and sentences so high that any chance of freedom is erased forever.
If you are under investigation for any sex crime, especially those involving children, you must understand that the system is engineered to destroy you. Your job, your family, your freedom—everything is on the line from the moment the accusation is made. The time to build your defense was yesterday.
A long, empty prison corridor stretching into darkness, symbolizing a multi-century sentence.
*A 300-year sentence is the legal system’s way of saying there is no second chance.*
How Does a 300-Year Sentence Happen? The Power of Stacking Charges
A sentence this astronomical doesn’t come from a single charge. It’s the result of a strategy called “stacking,” where a defendant is convicted on multiple felony counts, and the judge orders the prison terms to run consecutively—one after the other.
In Texas, each count of possession of child pornography can carry a 20-year sentence. When someone is found guilty of 15 counts, and a judge orders them to be served back-to-back, the math adds up to a 300-year prison term. This is perfectly legal and is increasingly used in cases the prosecution deems particularly egregious.
The message is clear: the state will use every tool at its disposal to secure a punishment that amounts to life in prison without parole.
The State’s Playbook: Overwhelm and Demoralize
The strategy behind these cases is simple and brutal. Law enforcement will scour a suspect’s digital life—computers, phones, hard drives, cloud storage—to find as many individual illicit files as possible. Each unique file can become a separate felony charge.
Facing a single felony is daunting. Facing a dozen or more is psychologically crushing. The immense weight of the charges is often used to pressure a defendant into a plea deal, giving up their right to a trial to avoid a potential centuries-long sentence. The Georgetown case shows what happens when a defendant rolls the dice with a jury and loses. The outcome is a foregone conclusion in the eyes of the state.
The One Rule You Cannot Afford to Break
I tell every client the same thing, and I cannot stress it enough: Do not say a word to investigators.
The moment you know you’re a target, your only job is to remain silent. Do not explain, justify, or try to talk your way out of it. Do not consent to any searches of your devices. The police are not there to listen to your story; they are there to gather evidence for the prosecution. Anything you offer them will be used as a nail in your coffin. Your only response should be, “I will not speak without my attorney.” Then, you call us.
Facing Child Pornography Charges: Your Questions Answered
Is a 300-year sentence common?
While not an everyday occurrence, these extreme sentences are becoming more frequent as prosecutors take an increasingly aggressive stance. They want to set an example, and they use the law to its fullest extent to do so.
What’s the difference between state and federal charges?
Both are devastating. Federal charges often come with long, mandatory minimum sentences. State charges, as we see here, allow for stacking that can lead to effectively infinite prison terms. The jurisdiction often depends on how the investigation began (local police vs. FBI). Neither offers a easy way out.
Can you actually defend against these charges?
Absolutely. The defense is not about condoning a crime; it’s about upholding the law and your rights. We challenge how evidence was obtained. We question the forensic methods used to analyze devices. We examine whether the state can prove you knowingly possessed the material. There are always avenues to fight, but you need an attorney who knows how to find them and is willing to stand up to the system.
We Will Fight the Overwhelming Force with Unmatched Defense
At Starr Law, P.C., we see the state’s “overwhelming evidence” for what it is: a case that needs to be dismantled. We don’t get intimidated by the number of charges; we get to work.
With over 28 years of experience in Texas courtrooms, we know how to attack these cases at their foundation. We file motions to suppress illegally obtained evidence. We hire our own digital forensic experts to challenge the prosecution’s claims. We fight every single charge to reduce the threat of stacked sentences.
Your life cannot be measured in centuries of imprisonment. Don’t let the system write your story without a fight.
If you suspect an investigation or face charges, your time to act is now. Contact Starr Law, P.C. immediately for a confidential consultation. Call us 24/7 at 214-982-1408.
