Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

My daughter is 14. I found out that a 19 year old boy had come to my house and all but had actual intercourse with her. I fully intended to press charges. The day after this, I had my daughters cell phone and this boy sent her a sexually explicit picture of himself to her. After talking to my daughter about this, I find out she has sent him pictures of the same manner! I did speak to the local county sheriff office. They told me my daughter can be charged with a felony for sending the picture of herself, but they were not intending to charge her. She has an appointment with an advocasy center Tuesday to find out the extent of what happened between her and the boy. If I pursue these charges against the boy, what is likely to happen with my daughter? Will she be likely to be charged as well? Or is the offense where he came to my house seperate from the sexting offense? Should I pursue this or let it be? Should my daughter go to the advocacy center? I need some advise!


Asked on 1/27/11, 10:33 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

You are asking for a guess. Given that this issue has been raised, see a lawyer to take you through this process.

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Answered on 1/27/11, 3:49 pm
Lawrence Lewis Lawrence Lewis, P.C.

Because all prosecutor in metropolitan Atlanta have run on the promise to protect women and children, absolutely nothing will happen to your daughter. She is 14, a female and a victim. There will be no charges leveled against her. Your daughter should go to the advocacy center. Good luck.

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Answered on 1/27/11, 5:31 pm
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

You should see a lawyer and then determine a course of action. Your daughter COULD be charged, so even though you have been told she won't, get counsel.

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Answered on 1/27/11, 6:47 pm


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