Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa

Is it illegal to exchange explicit photos with a 17 year old from Virginia if I'm a 29 year old from Iowa?


Asked on 7/10/14, 3:45 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Todd Miler Miler Law Firm

Yes.

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Answered on 7/11/14, 4:48 am
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

I agree with brother Miler. Iowa Code section 728.2 prohibits the distribution of pornography to minors, and because this minor is out of state there are federal and Virginia criminal implications. Beyond that, sexting with a minor is sort of saying to the government "Here I am. Arrest me and ruin my life."

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Answered on 7/11/14, 5:51 am


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