Criminal Charges Can Result From “Sexting”
Sending indecent or pornographic pictures via a mobile phone camera or computer, commonly known as “sexting” is a crime in many cases.
This article in the Arizona Republic does a good job of laying out the dangers and issues involved in teen sexting.
What seems like a Though Arizona doesn’t currently have any laws specific to sexting on the books, the criminal charges can result include possession and distribution of child pornography, lewd and lascivious conduct, and disseminating indecent materials to minors.
Certainly the vast majority of teen sexing charges in Arizona do not warrant criminal prosecution, especially felony level child pornography offenses. Many state legislatures are looking into writing sexing laws that are misdemeanor offenses for consenting teens, and can avoid sex offender registration.
We know that teens can impulsively make bad decisions, especially when pressured by a boyfriend or girlfriend. Teens are subject to immense amounts of peer pressure and “cyberbulling”, and frequently don’t have the emotional maturity, and self-confident to resist. And the universal access to cell phone cameras can make a momentary lapse in judgment potentially affect your entire life.
If you or a loved one are accused of a criminal offense involving sexting in Arizona, please contact us for a criminal defense consultation. We can help work through any legal problems, and fight to avoid a permanent criminal record whenever possible.
(Via neighborhoodcrimemap)
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