My question involves criminal law for the state of: New York
Hi, I am a 22 year male and today while searching through the casual encounters section of craiglist I came across a post that said a twink was looking for fun and to send pictures. I sent one picture of my shirtless body and two pictures of my penis. The post responded (email) for my number to send a picture back. When I did, about 3 or 4 hours later I received a text from an unknown number saying that I should not send those types of pictures to a 14 year old and that I would be seen in court. I replied "excuse me" and made it clear that I had not sent any pictures to a 14 year old. Upon which, a male called me and told me that I had sent the pictures to his 14 year old "kid." He said that I had texted pictures to his 14 year old but I told him I had never texted anyone, because I hadn't. He then mentioned the emails which I said I did send, but only because I believed everyone to be 18. He then told me he hopes I have a good lawyer and hung up. I called him again and I made it clear that I had not intentionally messaged a 14 year old, and he told me that it was my fault for not asking. He then told me that we could settle things in or out of court. When asked how we could settle things out of court, he told me that I should pay him $5,000. When I told him that was not possible, he asked me for how much I could pay him up front. I told him $200 and he told me that it was not enough and that I would become a registered sex offender. I called him again and he then told me that I should stop calling because if I did, he would have me arrested for harassment. Can he do this? Can I be arrested or charged for a sex crime when I did not know that the person was underage? Is this serious or is this just a very bad joke being played on me?
Hi, I am a 22 year male and today while searching through the casual encounters section of craiglist I came across a post that said a twink was looking for fun and to send pictures. I sent one picture of my shirtless body and two pictures of my penis. The post responded (email) for my number to send a picture back. When I did, about 3 or 4 hours later I received a text from an unknown number saying that I should not send those types of pictures to a 14 year old and that I would be seen in court. I replied "excuse me" and made it clear that I had not sent any pictures to a 14 year old. Upon which, a male called me and told me that I had sent the pictures to his 14 year old "kid." He said that I had texted pictures to his 14 year old but I told him I had never texted anyone, because I hadn't. He then mentioned the emails which I said I did send, but only because I believed everyone to be 18. He then told me he hopes I have a good lawyer and hung up. I called him again and I made it clear that I had not intentionally messaged a 14 year old, and he told me that it was my fault for not asking. He then told me that we could settle things in or out of court. When asked how we could settle things out of court, he told me that I should pay him $5,000. When I told him that was not possible, he asked me for how much I could pay him up front. I told him $200 and he told me that it was not enough and that I would become a registered sex offender. I called him again and he then told me that I should stop calling because if I did, he would have me arrested for harassment. Can he do this? Can I be arrested or charged for a sex crime when I did not know that the person was underage? Is this serious or is this just a very bad joke being played on me?
Sex Offenses: Sending Pictures to Someone Underage Online
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