Legal Question in Criminal Law in Indiana

What is the legal definition of child pornography?

Is it legal to own, buy, sell, and/or download pictures of children in sexual activity with themselves or other people if those images are cartoon or comic drawings? (Such as Japanese Mangas)

How about if the pictures are of naked children not engaged in any sexual activity, just modelling?

Thank you.


Asked on 4/27/02, 1:33 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Cortson Law Office of Michael D. Cortson, Esq.

Re: What is the legal definition of child pornography?

Any depiction of children under age 18 either nude or in compromising positions will qualify. If you enjoy this, you need to see a psychiatrist immediately. This type of fetish is abnormal and needs immediate treatment. You would be violating Federal law since you are crossing state lines when downloading. A conviction will be based on each count which is each photo as a separate count. If you ever do get out of prison, as most "chicken hawks", as the other inmates refer to child porn inmates,you will be a registered sex offender the rest of your life. I mention the other inmates because typically they hate "chicken hawks" and many are severly beaten or even killed while in prison. You are in dangerous territory. Get some help.

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Answered on 4/27/02, 9:13 am


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