Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

Child Pornography Law

My question relates to Child Pornography law. Yesturday my computer was confiscated by local police because my ex girlfriend informed someone in authority at our school that I had a video of her and I performing sexual acts. I am 14 and she is 15. The video does exist and was agreed to be made by both of us, in fact I had to be talked into it as it was her idea. I know its no legal excuse, but I had no idea that it could be illegal for us to make or have that video because we are both minors.

The video was never transferred over the internet or anything like that, it was just for her and I.

Legally what am I faceing? Is that video illegal? What should I do?


Asked on 9/18/04, 5:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Cline Office of the Ohio Public Defender

Re: Child Pornography Law

The tape itself is child pornography, and that is illegal under both state and federal law. The act of having sex between children ages 14 and 15 is also illegal, and the tape can be used to prove that you committed those crimes. This is a very serious matter and you need to have an attorney represent you. If your family cannot afford an attorney you need to ask for a Couft appointed one. Make sure that you have an attorney before you talk to the police about this, as you may well admit to several felony offenses during your statement.

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Answered on 9/18/04, 9:30 am


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