"Sexting" and Florida Law
Yes, “sexting” has been defined by Florida law and can been found in Florida Statutes section 847.0141 . Sexting is when a minor uses an electronic device to transmit a photo or video which depicts nudity and is considered harmful . It is against the law to solicit and to be the recipient if the recipient does not report specifically to the minor’s legal guardian or to a school or law enforcement official within 24 hours. A first-time offense is a noncriminal violation. The minor will receive 8 hours of community service work or pay a $60 civil penalty. A second-time offense is a first-degree misdemeanor and a subsequent offense is a third-degree felony. Young adults who may have turned 18, but are still in high school, who engage in the same sort of behavior described above, could be charged with an even more serious sex crime and could possibly be labelled a sex offender the rest of their lives. Finding a plac...