Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

This is embarrassing but here goes.

I am a man who posted an ad in the Craig�s List Casual Encounters section looking for female companionship. Several responses came in to my e-mail. I e-mailed one gal who wrote me several times. I asked her several times where she lives and her age but no reply. She then asked for photo�s. I sent this requestor a nude photo of me. This person then wrote back saying I looked good and wanted to text me and asked for my phone. I sent my phone #. She wrote back saying she will write me back later when she gets free. She wrote me later that night but I did not respond. This morning I received a phone call forma man saying he is this persons father, that she is his 14 y/o daughter. I told him she wrote me and I did not know. He states he is taking this to the police for prosecution. I told him I would never get involved with a minor, that she wrote me. Again, I did not know and she approached me. I am concerned what can happen to me.


Asked on 10/08/15, 1:04 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David M. Wallin Law Offices OF David M. Wallin

Do NOT speak with law enforcement.....EVER....As a Former DA, and a Former Judge Pro Tem, you need to speak to a criminal defense expert. Call one who has experience and knows how to handle these cases.....Most of us offer FREE consultations, so make a call NOW.....I hope that helps. David

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Answered on 10/08/15, 1:14 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Mr. Wallin's advice is very sound.

Let me add, though, that I've heard stories like yours several times before. They often lead to a demand for money, either from the father or from someone claiming to be a law-enforcement officer. If you get such a demand, this is almost certainly a scam. Police and other law-enforcement officials in this country do not make that sort of demand, and they certainly wouldn't offer to drop a potential sex-offense case with an underage victim in exchange for money. Perhaps some parents would, but a father who was genuinely upset about something like this likely would not let it go in exchange for a quick payment.

I'm not saying this really is a scam. It might be exactly what it looks like. And I suppose there is some risk you could be prosecuted, though that depends on additional facts.

Whatever you do, proceed with caution. Good luck.

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Answered on 10/08/15, 1:31 pm


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