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Expert: - 7/14/2008


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QUESTION: Hello:

Is it legal to download adult images (pictures) and send them to an e-mail account for viewing and storage? I know that the girls must be 18 years or older.

I thank you for your reply.

ANSWER: It depends upon your jurisdiction, and whether the images constitute obscene material or child pornography.

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QUESTION: Hello:

How does one know whether or not it constitute obscene material or how it regards my jurisdiction? I know the images are not of children.

I thank you for your follow-up reply.

Answer
The question of whether material is obscene or not is constantly litigated, and there is no simple answer.  You can get a good idea of how your particular state defines obscenity by looking here:  http://www.moralityinmedia.org/nolc/index.htm?statutesIndex.htm

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Dan Pepper

Expertise

Lawyer representing adult industry businesses and entertainers, and can answer questions related to:

How to start an adult film business or adult website LEGALLY.

What laws to be concerned about with getting into the adult entertainment industry.

What terms and conditions do you need on your adult website.

How to comply with 18 USC 2257 - the federal record keeping requirements.

What forms and agreements do you need for models and crew.

How to deal with copyright and trademark laws.

Before asking your question, I recommend visiting adultwebsitelawyer.com and requesting a copy of the Top 6 Considerations of Starting an Adult Entertainment Business. You may find your question answered there.

I ALSO DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM MALES INTERESTED IN STARRING IN ADULT FILMS.

Experience

I have been practicing law since 1994, and have represented numerous businesses and entertainers in the adult entertainment industry as the managing member of Pepper Law Group, LLC, at adultwebsitelawyer.com. My firm also operates 2257Sentry, one of the industry's leading 18 USC 2257 custodian record keeping services for producers of adult content.

Organizations
Free Speech Coalition, Frequent speaker at adult industry events including the Internext Expo and Exxxotica New York; interviewed in AVN Online; regular contributor to XBiz World

Publications
XBiz World AVN Online

Education/Credentials
BA in Political Science, JD (law degree)

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