Noun 1. A state or quality of being shocking to a person’s sense of what is decent or moral 2. An … See more

Since the early 19th century, American laws have prohibited the sale and distribution of obscene materials. In 1873, obscenity laws were adopted on the federal level due in part to the … See more

While the question of what the average person considers obscene changes with the times, Congress addressed the issue of obscenity in public places. This includes governmen… See more

Federal law specifies that obscenity involving minors is illegal, and individuals convicted of this crime face penalties that are more harsh than they would face if the offense inv… See more

When all three elements of the Miller test are met, to show that a state or federal obscenity law has been violated, the perpetrator may be charged with a crime. Because th… See more