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In North Carolina, exchanging explicit content with a minor, even if they lie about their age, can lead to legal consequences. Ignorance of the minors age is not a valid defense. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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Okay what I have is I was on a internet site and I was talking to somebody and we talked we exchanged some pictures and then I found out that well they said they were a month for me and * then the father called back the next day and then told me he was * and I was not expecting this is not a site for young kids I won't expect no young kid on there I mean but there was they were lying about their age but evidently he did something to his mother and put her intensive care this man is putting it on me because of that and I wouldn't have done that if I had known the kid was underage I won't expect him no underage kids there but they were lying so how does that put me at any fault and how can I get in trouble for this is what I'm trying to find out
Hello Norman, it's crucial to know your location to give the correct legal advice. Laws about online communication and exchanging pictures with minors differ globally. Can you please provide your location?
Dunn North Carolina
Hello Norman, in North Carolina:
- It's a crime to disseminate obscene material to a minor.
- Ignorance of the minor's age is not a defense.
- Legal issues can arise if the pictures exchanged are explicit.

You should consult a local attorney for advice tailored to your unique situation.
And that even applies to the youngin was lying about their age I mean how can it be ignorance of a child age when they're saying I'm a month from * and I understand there's a issue with the photos but I would never done that if I had known
Yes, even if the minor lied about their age, in North Carolina:
- You could still be held legally responsible for exchanging explicit content.
- Ignorance about the minor's age is not considered a valid defense.
Please consult a local attorney for further advice.