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In Massachusetts, it is unlawful to disseminate any matter which is obscene. General Laws Chapter 272, Section 29, punishes the crime of Dissemination of Obscene Material with imprisonment to the House of Corrections for up to 2.5 years, or to state prison for up to 5 years. Additionally, the legislature has specifically mandated that a prosecution for Dissemination of Obscene Material may not be 'continued without a finding' or placed on file.
In order to prove the crime of Dissemination of Obscene Material, the prosecutor is required to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt:
The material is considered to be obscene if, taken as a whole, it meets all three of the following requirements:
If you have been charged with the crime of Dissemination of Obscene Material or any other Sex Crime, you should immediately consult with an experienced Boston Criminal Lawyer. Attorney Lefteris K. Travayiakis can help explain and protect your legal rights, and is available 24/7 for consultation.
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In order to prove the crime of Dissemination of Obscene Material, the prosecutor is required to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt:
- That the matter in evidence is obscene;
- That the defendant disseminated the matter or possessed the matter with the intent to disseminate it; and
- That the defendant knew of the obscene character of the matter.
The material is considered to be obscene if, taken as a whole, it meets all three of the following requirements:
- It appeals to the prurient interest of an average citizen of the county where the offense was committed;
- It shows or describes sexual conduct in a way that is patently offensive to an average citizen of the county; and
- It has no serious value of a literary, artistic, political or scientific kind.
If you have been charged with the crime of Dissemination of Obscene Material or any other Sex Crime, you should immediately consult with an experienced Boston Criminal Lawyer. Attorney Lefteris K. Travayiakis can help explain and protect your legal rights, and is available 24/7 for consultation.
To schedule a Free Consultation with a Boston Criminal Lawyer, Contact Us Online or call 617-325-9500.