Is internet luring a convictable criminal charge?

Internet sex crimes, such as Internet luring are punishable under state or federal laws. Since the Internet is still in its infancy, there are many types of crimes that may seemingly skate through undetected, including luring. However, new laws are becoming evident through many states and in the federal system that prevent adults from engaging in inappropriate behavior with a child. Luring a child to a location, for example, is a crime and as such it is punishable.

Convicting on Internet Luring Charges

In order for a prosecutor to convict someone on charges of Internet luring, the case must show proof that the individual was in fact luring a minor, who he or she knew was a minor, to do something inappropriate. How can this be proven?

• Computer evidence is often used to document the discussions and movements.
• Surveillance work can help to determine who is behind the luring.
• Staging a meet up with a potential criminal in the act of luring a child may be used as evidence.

Under the law, which does differ from one state to the next, even if a meeting does not occur and the child was in fact a police officer under cover, the criminal may still be punished under Internet luring laws if that person believes that these acts will take place. Any act that encourages the meeting of a child outside of the Internet for any reason is considered Internet luring. You may face jail time, felony charges, fines and sexual predator acknowledgement if proven guilty of this crime. Work with an attorney to prove that you did not commit these crimes.