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Teen Sexting

Worcester Teen Sexting Defense Lawyers

Legal Counsel in Middlesex and Hampden Counties , Massachusetts

Sexting is defined as the sending of an explicit or pornographic photo or video through an electronic device, such as a cell phone. At Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP, we defend clients facing charges of teen sexting. With aggressive representation and knowledgeable legal advice, our Worcester criminal defense attorneys can walk you through the legal process.

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Massachusetts Laws Regarding Teen Sexting

While some states across the nation have put laws into place specifically targeting teen sexting, the state of Massachusetts has not. This means that sexting often falls legally under child pornography laws. These laws are normally used to punish adults harshly who solicit suggestive photographs from underage people, but in cases of teen-to-teen sexting, the sharing of these photographs can result in severe penalties.

In Massachusetts, child pornography includes:

  • Possessing a sexually explicit photo or video of a person under the age of 18
  • Distributing a sexually explicit photo or video of a person under the age of 18
  • Enticing or coercing a person under the age of 18 to take suggestive photos or videos

Under these guidelines, teen sexting would qualify as child pornography in the state of Massachusetts, no matter the age of the recipient. Because a minor is considered to be legally unable to give consent for such photographs, whether they wanted these photographs to go to the recipient does not matter. The Worcester criminal defense attorneys at Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP can investigate the incident and work hard to build a solid case.

Federal Law Regarding Sexting

Depending on the specific circumstances, sexting may also be considered a crime under federal law. The PROTECT Act of 2003, or the Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to end the Exploitation of Children Today Act, states that it is illegal for any person to receive, possess, create, or distribute images or other visual material containing a minor in a sexually explicit or suggestive pose. Not only could the senders and receivers of such images find themselves facing criminal charges, but the parents of the minor may also face charges.

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