Martineus Tyler

Trafficking for commercial sex act is forcing, defrauding, or coercing someone into sexual acts for money or anything of value, or doing this to anyone under 18 without consent. This offense includes recruiting, transporting, or obtaining anyone for prostitution through force, deception, or by targeting minors. Conviction carries 8 to 30 years in prison and fines up to $25,000, with enhanced Class A felony penalties if the victim is a minor or other serious aggravating factors apply.

Penalty: Class B felony; 8-30 years; fine up to $25,000

It is illegal to knowingly possess any image, picture, video, or material showing a minor engaged in sexual activity or simulated sexual activity that is extremely graphic. Sexual exploitation of a minor is a Class D felony punishable by 2-12 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. Each separate image can result in a separate charge. This offense can be enhanced to a Class C or B felony based on factors like prior convictions or the nature of the material.

Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000