Child Enticement & Child Endangerment Laws
Child Enticement & Child Endangerment Laws
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What is the Crime of "Child Enticement?"
Child enticement is a crime that involves an adult persuading, or attempting to persuade, a child to accompany him or her for the purposes of sexual activity. The type of situations that can lead to child enticement charges differs from state to state.
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Child Abuse: Laws & Criminal Penalties
While all states have laws that govern physical attacks against children, such as battery or homicide, many others also have laws that specifically address child abuse.
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A parent, guardian, or caregiver who allows a child to be placed or remain in a dangerous, unhealthy, or inappropriate situation can face criminal charges for child endangerment.
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
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What does it mean to "distribute" child pornography?
Distributing pornography doesn't require elaborate plans. Sending a photo through the Internet will suffice.