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For 2011 a new law was created for minors involved in the electronic dissemination of indecent visual depictions. Under this new law a minor who distributes or disseminates an indecent visual depiction of another minor through the use of a computer or electronic communication device may be subject to a petition for adjudication and adjudged a minor in need of supervision.

A minor found to be in need of supervision under this statute may be ordered to obtain counseling or ordered to perform public service hours. However, the new statute specifically does not prohibit a minor for being prosecuted for disorderly conduct, public indecency or any other criminal offense.

Harter & Schottland practices regularly in juvenile courts. If your child has a brush with the law, contact us immediately. In some cases, if involved early enough in the case, we might even be able to prevent a petition from being filed against your child.

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