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Transmitting obscene material to a child by computer - Alabama Sexual Assault Laws
In Alabama, the criminal charge of Transmitting obscene material to a child by computer is classified as a Statutory Class B felony.
In Alabama, the criminal charge of Transmitting obscene material to a child by computer is classified as a Statutory Class B felony.
Transmitting obscene material to a child by computer Crime & Punishment in Alabama :
The Alabama code § 13A-6-111 defines one degrees of the crime transmitting obscene material to a child by computer, each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.
| Severity | Transmitting obscene material to a child by computer - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
|
Class B felony STATUTORY |
No less than two years and no more than 20 years. |
Alabama law allows transmitting obscene material to a child by computer to be enforced as a statutory charge. This means that this charge can be applied to cases in which the victim is younger than the Alabama Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.
Transmitting obscene material to a child by computer is a charge that is unique to Alabama. Crimes that would be prosecuted as transmitting obscene material to a child by computer in Alabama will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.