New York Revenge Porn Laws

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By Jeffery Greco

Revenge porn, also called image-based sexual abuse, is the practice of sharing or publicizing intimate images, usually in response to a breakup or other perceived slight. While the public has grown more educated about blaming the perpetrator over the victim, the practice can still do a great deal of harm to a victim’s life.

Victims can lose jobs, family members, and friends. Some victims commit suicide.

Sometimes, the images are even taken without the victim’s consent, and they don’t even know those images exist.

In New York State, it is both a criminal and a civil offense to disclose an intimate image of another person with the intent to cause harm. Revenge porn is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail, or by three years of probation and a fine of up to $1,000 in criminal court.

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Jeffery Greco

Jeffery Greco is an attorney providing legal services covering Criminal Defense and Criminal Defense: White Collar and Criminal Defense: DUI / DWI. Jeffery Greco, who practices law in New York, New York, was selected to Super Lawyers for 2020 - 2023. This peer designation is awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. The Super Lawyers selection process takes into account peer recognition, professional achievement in legal practice, and other cogent factors. Prior to becoming an attorney, he studied at South Texas College of Law Houston. He graduated in 2004. After passing the bar exam, he was admitted to legal practice in 2005.

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