If a woman has nude pics on her Instagram and she is following a minor has she committed a crime?
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Answered on July 22, 2020
Not likely. Your questions states the images are "semi-nude". Such images are not illegal assuming the model is an adult. Even nude and...
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How can I sue someone I know nothing about, I dont even know there name?
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Answered on July 22, 2020
If they are in another country, chances are that a lawsuit or a criminal complaint won't go very far. But you have the right to pursue either. If...
Can a small business in New York hold a raffle for a product?
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Answered on July 21, 2020
Raffles are typically restricted to charitable, civic, and/or non-profit entities. Otherwise the activity is considered an illegal lottery. The...
If a person's winning depends on the total entry fees, will my online platform be considered as skill gaming or as gambling?
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Answered on June 21, 2020
Skill gaming law in the U.S. varies from state to state. In some states, the entry fees cannot directly make up the prizes awarded. In other states...
Is dissemination/sale of obscene material ever prosecuted? How long does it take?
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Answered on May 07, 2020
Obscenity is rarely prosecuted at the federal level, due to the difficulty in obtaining convictions. Juries decide whether something is obscene,...
Is it illegal to look at someone’s fully public Facebook profile to gain information about a person and their spouse?
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Answered on May 04, 2020
You should seek advice from a UK barrister or solicitor on these issues.
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What can I do if Pokerstars gave me false rules and would not allow me to make withdrawal when I wanted and should of been able
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Answered on April 28, 2020
Check the terms of service that you agreed to when you signed up regarding dispute resolution. The current terms on pokerstars.com requires that...
Is it illegal to receive money for nude pictures who are not me?
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Answered on April 28, 2020
There is a federal "pandering" statute that prohibits anyone from selling content that is promoted or advertised as child porn, even if it depicts...
Is it illegal for someone to spread my nude photos if i have not given consent? even if i sold them the photo?
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Answered on April 28, 2020
A few notes in addition to the valuable advice you received already. Creation of sexually explicit content requires compliance with federal...
Could I get in trouble if I reported what I think it could be Child Sexual Abuse Material to the NCMEC?
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Answered on April 28, 2020
Theoretically, but not likely. Prosecuting those who report underage content would discourage others from reporting. If you want to report future...