Tag: Sexting

Sextortion – What Every Parent Needs to Know

What in the world is Sextortion and why does every parent need to know about? Sextortion occurs when a criminal obtains sexually explicit images of a person and threatens to distribute them if the victim does not provide additional images, sexual favors, or money.  It is a serious situation that happens in our state, our communities, our school, our neighborhoods and our homes.  While smart phones and the internet have made life incredibly more convenient, they have also created landmines for our younger generations to navigate.  We have previously written about Sexting and the legal pitfalls associated with sharing compromising […]

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Sex, Cameras and Minors: How criminals are profiting from sexting

In an age where photographs can be taken and exchanged instantaneously, sexual photos and videos  are becoming increasingly problematic.  The plights of sexually explicit photos specifically surround minors. Often referred to as “sexting,” the digital swapping of sexually related photographs and videos is an issue that plagues parenting, education, and law enforcement alike. GRL Law has recently come across a new and interesting twist where criminals have figured out a very effective way to profit from the ever-increasing societal norm of sexting.  How can this be you ask?  A basic understanding of the five most relevant sexual offense laws sets […]

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