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Archive for April, 2009
The Legal Ramifications of Sexting
Sexting has been a rising legal – and social – concern, as growing numbers of teens engage in the practice of sending racy photos of themselves or others to boyfriends, girlfriends and sometimes even strangers. Many parents are curious to know about the legal implications should their child become a victim or offender in a sexting case.
Although there are no laws in Massachusetts that directly deal with sexting, offenders can be tried on child pornography charges.
Massachusetts attorney David Yannetti gives a breakdown of the Massachusetts’ laws and penalties pertaining to the mostly gray area surrounding this activity. With experience in both cases involving sex offenses and those centered on juvenile offenses, Yannetti is the ideal attorney to guide one through the legal ramifications in this evolving issue.
Read the full story here: The Legal Ramifications of Sexting