So How Will 2257 Change The Adult Landscape Over The Next 12 Months?

[tonysparks]

I'm not sure I would accept Chad's analysis as excellent legal advice. In fact, I think most attorneys would advise you that it's better to be safe than sorry.

I don't think that intent is part of the definition of the 2257 regs. In fact, it is just the opposite, like statutory rape--strict liability. Commit the crime, do the time.

The reference to Joe Francis getting off with a slap on the wrist should be taken in context. Joe has MILLION$ of dollars and the best legal minds on his side. He got off because he had (and could afford) excellent representation.

Also, don't depend on the fact that the caseload of the federal judiciary and the DOJ's investigative arms will diminish the enforcement of these laws. It is clear that the feds are ready to take some action, they are doing so, and we're only one indictment away from somebody actually being prosecuted under these laws.

BOTTOM LINE--as impossible as some of rules are, make sure that you are as close to compliant as you can be. Take nothing for granted. Then hope that you don't get inspected or that you will be forgiven for minor infractions.

Finally, the one thing I find that will change for me, is all the hot immigrants and tourists who I've shot over the last couple years will never be published (at least, until the regs change)!