If a 17 year old boy sends a nude picture to a 16 year old girl, can the boy be charged with sending pornography to a minor?
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If a 17 year old boy sends a nude picture to a 16 year old girl, can the boy be charged with sending pornography to a minor?
Asked on May 28, 2013 under Criminal Law, Florida
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Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
It is entirely possible under the fact pattern that you have written about that the 17 year old boy could be charged with sending "pornography" to a minor. However, such is not likely since the 17 year old is also a minor. There would be a big difference if the 17 year old was an adult.
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