Sharing nude photos and videos is not uncommon; however, there are situations where it may be illegal. In some scenarios sexting can be considered a sex crime, which can carry potential consequences such as a sex offender registration requirement upon a sentencing. If someone is charged with spreading sexually explicit materials illegally, there could be additional severe consequences.
Under 750.145C “Child Sexually Abusive Material/ Child Pornography,” anyone who knowingly possesses an image, visual depiction, picture, videos, film, or recording of a minor below 18 engaged in a sexual act or conduct is guilty of a criminal offense.
Penalty
Michigan’s child pornography laws were created before the rise of smartphones and instant messenger services. The Michigan Legislature did not anticipate that teenagers can secretly and covertly send sexual images to one another with relative ease
Even juveniles who commit these act can face fines, probation, imprisonment and a lengthy registration period on Michigan’s Sex Offender Registry. Teenagers who share explicit images of themselves should take care of the possible consequences of their actions.
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