Definition:
In South Carolina, sexting can result in state felony charges, including obscenity with a child and creation, possession and distribution of child pornography. Misdemeanor to felony charges may be accepted, based on age of defendant.
In the United States, it is against the law to possess lewd photographs of minors. A New York lawyer is petitioning for federal sexting legislation that would make sexting a misdemeanor for minors.
