State-By-State Differences In Sexting Laws Federal Penalties

By: Tim Mcintosh

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The Risks and Legal Implications of Sexting

First-time adult sexting offenders who possess a few still images often face Class 5 felony charges. Penalties for a Class 5 felony in Colorado include one to three years in prison and/or a fine of $1,000 to $100,000. A person violates north Carolina’s revenge porn statute (GS ) when the individual intends to demean, humiliate, coerce, or cause emotional, psychological, or financial damages to another. The person shares/ disseminates any sexually explicit media depicting another identifiable individual without consent. That means sharing photos obtained under circumstances where the person depicted had a reasonable expectation of privacy is a class H felony. If you or your teenage child has been arrested, are under investigation, or are facing potential sexting charges, you owe it to yourself to hire a Michigan criminal defense sex crimes lawyer to get the proper legal advice.

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Teens and Sexting: Penalties

  • The person shares/ disseminates any sexually explicit media depicting another identifiable individual without consent.
  • Furthermore possession of such an image is sufficient for prosecution, regardless of the provenance of the image.
  • Part IV describes potential solutions to the problems caused by the current law and proposes a new model law that is better tailored to the specific problems found in teen sexting.
  • While people of all ages may choose to use their phones to send sexually explicit photos, when sexting involves images of minors, it can be trouble.

I.e. they’re trying to use their resources to find real criminals, not just some random guy who made a small booboo. Bro never got a knock on the door or a target letter from the feds so the whole thing just kind of faded away. In this situation, there would be the question whether the man has been sexting in the USA or Turkey (legally).

The penalty increases to a class 3 misdemeanor if the juvenile sent the image to multiple individuals. “Sexting” is the sending of nude or sexually suggestive images electronically, whether through text messaging, social media, chat boards, or email. Sexting has become especially common among teenagers—many of whom are minors—and can easily be used to bully or harass. Even when sexual content has been consensually exchanged, recipients can face legal ramifications if the content received is in turn distributed to third parties. Often referred to as revenge porn, this scenario takes place when photos or videos are shared with other parties without the explicit consent of the creator.

Before 2015, juveniles age 14 and older could be transferred to adult court for a myriad of offenses. But changes to the law now provide that only juveniles age 15 and older who commit a serious offense (listed in statute) can be transferred. Child pornography and promoting obscenity to children are not listed among the offenses that require transfer to adult court. Possession is a petty offense and might include a fine and/or up to six months in jail. Possession charges may be enhanced to a Class 2 misdemeanor if the possessor has 10 or more images depicting three or more separate persons; a Class 2 misdemeanor is punishable by up to 12 months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children works with the FBI and internet service providers to find images, videos, and other media depicting child porn on the internet. Victims of abuse or exploitation can get help here or by calling local law enforcement. Often, the crime is punished as a misdemeanor but can be enhanced to a felony for repeat offenses or threatening behavior. As more states enact “revenge porn” laws, harassing behavior can result in not only harsh criminal penalties but also civil sanctions.

Average experience reflects the average number of years that the attorneys at this firm have been licensed to practice law. The experience is based on data from the respective state bar association, where this information is available. Find out that your teens are aware of the potential implications and make it clear that your top goal as a parent is to keep them safe. Despite efforts at education and warning, sexting is regrettably still a common occurrence.

The solicitation, dissemination, or possession of images or video depicting children engaging in sexual activity carries some of the steepest criminal penalties under state law. The possession of images or video depicting children under the age of 15 nude or engaging in sex acts is a form of child pornography. This is true even if the images were offered willingly by way of text message. Child pornography charges are some of the most serious offenses that could be related to sexting with a minor.

If you’ve been questioned by the police or charged with a sexting crime, you should speak to an experienced criminal defense lawyer immediately. An experienced attorney will be able to provide you with legal advice and information on the potential consequences of the charges against you. While the federal law is being redrafted, states should enact state-level, sexting-specific laws to prevent prosecution of sexting under federal child pornography laws. States can and should provide a remedy for individuals who have their intimate photographs distributed without their consent. Any charges that stem from teen sexting can result in some very serious consequences for the teen, the people who shared photos with the teen, and the teen’s parents or guardians.

However, 16 and 17-year olds are, simultaneously, considered adults for purposes of criminal prosecution. As a result, a minor can be criminally prosecuted for sexually exploiting him or herself. A criminal offense in nearly all states, revenge porn refers to the distribution of intimate, sexually explicit photos or videos of an individual without their consent.

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