Teenagers, high school students, and college students do not always make
the most informed or thought-ahead of solutions. This is because oftentimes,
youth do not consider long-term consequences to their actions. In today’s
day and age, many teenagers are relying on technology as their primary
form of communication, whether that means sending an instant message,
text, or photo.
Many teens partake in sexting, which is the sending or forwarding of sexually
explicit photographs. This is often done without proper consent, or even
involving underage participants, who don’t realize their behavior
is illegal. In some cases, high school or college age students are charged
with child pornography crimes, because the subject in the photo is 17
or under. As you can imagine, this is an extremely serious charge if convicted,
and may last the entirety of one’s life if not curbed from the start.
Other common offenses many high school or college students partake in include,
but are not limited to:
- Underage drinking, or drinking and driving
- Drug use, including marijuana, cocaine, heroin, opioids, and more
- Other sexual activity, particularly when one or both parties are underage
Contact Our Skilled & Experienced Scranton Criminal Defense Lawyer Today
The Law Offices of William D. Thomson is led by a knowledgeable, success-driven,
and determined Scranton
criminal defense attorney. If you or a loved one is underage and facing criminal charges,
there is no time like the present in enlisting in the help of our trusted
legal team to combat any consequences awaiting you. We want to do everything
in our power to fight for your rights, regardless of how long it takes,
or how much is expected of us.
Interested in speaking to a member of our legal team?
Contact us at your earliest convenience by calling 570-846-2819.