Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA) BA State Certification Practice Exam

What crime can David be charged with for taking nude photographs of 11-year-old Edward?

1. Child pornography

2. Sexual assault

3. Exploitation of a minor

4. Public indecency

The correct answer is: Child pornography

David can be charged with child pornography for taking nude photographs of 11-year-old Edward because child pornography laws are specifically designed to protect minors from exploitation in photographic or digital form. This type of offense concerns the creation, possession, or distribution of any visual depiction involving a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct. In this scenario, David’s act of taking nude photographs of a child directly falls under this category, as the images involve a minor and are of a sexually explicit nature. The law aims to prevent not only the exploitation of children through images but also the circulation and possession of such materials, which can further victimize the child involved. Other possible charges like sexual assault would apply if there were direct physical harm or sexual acts; exploitation of a minor could relate to broader forms of abuse but would be less specifically defined in the context of photographing the child. Public indecency typically pertains to actions that offend public morality but does not accurately reflect the serious nature of David's actions regarding the inappropriate documentation of a minor.