Can Sexting be a Sex Crime

Can Sexting be a Sex Crime?

Sexting Criminal Defense Lawyer

The word “sexting” is a relatively new term, but it has quickly infiltrated our society. Even many of our grandparents are familiar with the term. The act of sexting has become popular with people of all ages, but particularly so with teenagers. With the use of social media ever on the rise, there are multiple outlets for teens to share their sexts through. These sexts can then be seen by all of their friends and many other online users. With sexting on the rise, the potential for people to violate child pornography laws has grown exponentially.

Crimes committed through social media are prosecuted by using existing laws. The federal definition of child pornography is “any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor”. The state of Georgia has a law specific to child pornography occurring on a computer called the Computer Pornography and Child Exploitation Prevention Act of 1999.

The application of child pornography laws becomes somewhat muddled. An adult who takes a sexually explicit photo of a minor and shares it through a social media outlet has obviously violated a child pornography law. Many states are taking it a step further and prosecuting minors for child pornography as well. If one minor receives a sexually explicit photo from another minor and forwards it on, without permission, to another minor, that can be a violation of child pornography laws as well. Unfortunately, there is no clause in the child pornography laws exempting minors from being subject to prosecution even if they took photos of themselves willingly.

Child pornography laws are ever changing and under increased scrutiny with social media and the popularity of the selfie on the rise. Prosecutions for violating child pornography laws are on the rise and penalties for violating these laws are becoming stiffer. One of the gray areas of the child pornography laws as they stand is the subject of possession of child pornography. Social media outlets are able to store larger and larger amounts of images for indefinite amounts of time. Viewers of these images no longer have to download them directly to their computers since they can simply view them as they are stored through the social media outlets. Does this constitute possession?
Kyle Koester has successfully defended clients against child pornography charges.

These charges can be serious and complicated. Call Kyle so he can get to work on your case today!

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Boating Under the Influence

Boating DUI Lawyer

Many of us know our state DUI laws, but how many of you know your state BUI laws? BUI stands for boating under the influence, and in the state of Georgia the BUI law is nearly identical to the DUI law. Unique to the Georgia BUI law is the “10 day” clause. You only have 10 days to appeal the suspension of your right to boat in Georgia. If you do not appeal within 10 days, you will automatically lose your right to boat in Georgia. This suspension could last for up to one year. Other consequences of a BUI are similar to those of a DUI. You can face jail time, stiff fines, increased insurance rates, and a permanent criminal record. Over half of all boating accidents are directly related to alcohol or drug use and states are cracking down on enforcing BUI laws. Getting a BUI is just as easy as getting a DUI. You can be pulled over for a “traffic stop” on the water just like you can on the road, and oftentimes checkpoints are set up on the water just like roadblocks are on the road.

Consequences of a BUI are similar to those of a DUI. Getting a BUI can give you a criminal record that will follow you for the rest of your life. You can have your boating license suspended, and for repeat offenders your driver’s license can be suspended as well. There are also high fines associated with receiving a BUI and a judge could also order you to take an alcohol and drug-counseling course. Some repeat BUI offenders can even get charged with a felony. BUI penalties often become harsher if minors were present during the BUI.

Don’t let yourself face stiff consequences and your right to boat in Georgia. Call Kyle today so he can begin working immediately on your case.

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Shoplifting cases are very high risk cases

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Child Abuse cases are our first priority

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