Is it illegal to sexual role play online if underage? JUST TEXTING (No Pictures)

Let's say you were underage and your girlfriend was 18 or older. Then girlfriend has committed a felony under state and federal law. Let's say that you are both minors. In that case, you could both face consequences in the juvenile courts. Stop sexting. It can only lead to bad things. Talk to a parent, counselor, or teacher.

Please read the responses of the Washington lawyers. In Wisconsin, this would likely be charged as exposing a minor to harmful materials.

Yes, it would be unlawful for your friend to communicate with you in a sexual manner if your friend is over 18. As the previous attorney mentioned, it is called Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes. As a former prosecutor, I have seen prosecutor's offices go after these cases, and I have prosecuted them myself. If you are both under 18, then I don't believe that it is a crime. Your question did not mention your friends age.

Using electronic means (like Kik or texting) to discuss sexual acts with a person 18 years old is illegal under Washington State law. It is called Communicating with a Minor for Immoral Purposes, which is a Class C felony when electronic means are used. A conviction of Communicating with a Minor for Immoral Purposes would result in having to register as a sex offender for a minimum 10 years.

Yes, it could be considered illegal depending on the nature of the texts. It could be contributing to the delinquency of a minor, or the texts could be pornographic even without pictures, or many other illegal acts. This is not a good idea, and you could get into serious trouble.