Underage Sexting Legal Consequences

Summary

In Massachusetts, producing, distributing, or possessing explicit images of a minor is illegal, even if both parties are minors. Distribution and production are prosecuted more harshly than possession. Its crucial to seek legal counsel and involve a trusted adult to help navigate the situation. Contacting the Massachusetts Bar Association for free legal advice is recommended.

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Me and my boyfriend have been sexting and we are underage and his dad is now threatening to report us to the police and I don’t know what to do
I'm sorry to hear you're in this situation, Sophia. Can you please share your location? Laws regarding sexting vary greatly from place to place.
Massachusetts
In Massachusetts:
- It's illegal to produce, distribute, or possess explicit images of a minor, even if you're a minor yourself.
- The law prosecutes more harshly for distribution and production than possession.
- Seek legal counsel before speaking to the police.
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Sophia, have you or your boyfriend considered discussing this with a trusted adult or legal counsel? They might be able to help mitigate the situation.
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It's important to involve an adult you trust or seek legal counsel. They can help guide you through this situation. Consider contacting the Massachusetts Bar Association for free legal advice.