Montana Child Pornography Laws
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Pornography, or material that depicts erotic behavior and is intended to cause sexual excitement, is generally a legally legitimate industry. However, if the material consists of child pornography, then it is banned in every state. In Montana, it is illegal to produce, distribute, or possess child pornography. Montana's child pornography laws are contained in the state's statute that criminalizes the sexual abuse of children, and is outlined in the table below.
Code Section |
Montana Code section 45-5-625: Sexual Abuse of Children |
What's Prohibited? |
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Definition of "Sexual Conduct" |
Sexual conduct means, actual or simulated:
Depicting the child in the nude (or in a state of partial undress) with the purpose of abusing, humiliating, harassing, or degrading the child or to arouse or gratify the person's own sexual response or desire or the sexual response or desire of any person. |
Penalties |
Generally, sexual abuse of children is punished by life in prison, or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 100 years. Offenders may also be fined up to $10,000. |
Additional Resources
State laws change frequently. For case specific information regarding Montana's child pornography laws contact a local criminal defense lawyer.
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