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Friday July 4, 2008
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Child Pornography Defined
Ohio
When it comes to child pornography would a 20 year old get charged with child porngraphy if the girl was 17? Yes, it is certainly a possibility, if the material falls within the definition of "pornography" either at the state level or federal and the person being depicted in the images is a minor under the age of 18. Federal legal definition: 18 U.S.C. 2256 – “CHILD PORNOGRAPHY” DEFINED
Child pornography is defined as any visual depiction, including any photograph, film, video, or computer or computer-generated image
In the state of Ohio there are several statutes regarding objectional or obscene materials and minors. These can be found in the http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2907Ohio Revised statutes Chapter 2907 Sex Offenses (2907.31 through 2907.41). Child pornography cases can be charged at both the federal level and at the state level. Sometimes if the Feds decide not to pursue a case, the state will take jurisdiction. |
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