Minor Sexting Legal Consequences

Summary

Sexting between minors in Texas can be considered a misdemeanor. Charges like publishing intimate material are serious. Law enforcement or the prosecutors office decides on charges based on evidence. Consult a lawyer for specific advice.

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this involves my son and another minor. The other minor sent intimate pictures(from the waist down, no faces can be seen) to my son and in return he sent an intimate video (from the waist down no faces can be seen). Charges were issued against him but nothing against the other minor. And being told no counter charges will be made. Why is that? If the other minor committed the same crime first
What is the age of your son and the other minor involved? In Texas, sexting laws can vary based on the age of the individuals involved.
they were both * at the time it happen.
What charges were specifically issued against your son? In Texas, sexting between minors can be considered a misdemeanor, but laws can vary.
publish/threat to publish intimate visual material
What is the exact location of your son's case? This will help me provide the contact details of the nearest court.
Honey Grove TX
The nearest court to Honey Grove, TX is the Fannin County District Court. Their contact number is (*) *-*.

Texas law:
- Sexting between minors can be considered a misdemeanor.
- The charge of publishing intimate material is a serious offense.
are we able to press charges against the other minor?
In Texas, you can report the incident to law enforcement who will decide whether to press charges. It's important to consult with a lawyer for specific advice.
Why was he charged and the other minor was not?
The decision to press charges is typically made by law enforcement or the prosecutor's office based on the evidence available. It's best to consult with a lawyer for specific advice.