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Tennessee Computer Sex Crimes

By Baker Associates

Tennessee computer sex crimes generally fall within two categories: solicitation and sexual exploitation. Though these crimes existed prior to the popularization of the Internet, their prevalence has skyrocketed since. T.C.A. § 39-13-528 defines solicitation of a minor as the intentional commanding or inviting of a minor, by means of oral, written or electronic communication, electronic mail or Internet services, to engage in sexual activity with a person over the age of 18. It applies when an adult knows or reasonably should know that the person they are soliciting is under the age of 18. It is not required, however, that the person they are soliciting is actually under the age of 18. This is often the case when an individual attempts to solicit a law enforcement officer who is posing as a minor...continue to full post

Full post as published by Tennessee Criminal Lawyer Blog on March 04, 2009 (boomark / email).