Distribution of 1,000 or more items depicting the sexual exploitation or abuse of a child is a first degree crime that carries 10-20 years in prison. There is also a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment that must be fixed at, or between, one-third and one-half of the sentence imposed by…
Distribution of child pornography can expose an individual to either a first degree crime or second degree crime, depending on the number of images involved. First-degree distribution of child pornography carries a sentence of ten to 20 years in imprisonment, with a 15-year presumptive sentence. Second degree distribution of child…
A person who texts images of a minor is exposed to several criminal charges. The primary offense that arises is distribution of child pornography, a second degree crime. If the text involves an adult prompting a minor to perform a sex act that is photographed or videotaped, then the charge…
New Jersey has enacted a law specifically addressing the practice of sending a sexually explicit text message, commonly referred to as “sexting.” When the sext contains nudity or sexual images (or videos) of a person under 18, the item is considered child pornography. If someone distributes a text containing these…
