But what about videos and materials such as drawings, cartoons, or animation (such as manga or loli anime) which depict child sexual acts but do not involve any actual minors? Can you get convicted of a child pornography offense because of such material? The answer is you can be, under federal law. The sexual abuse and exploitation of children in pornographic pictures or videos is tragic and those who make or distribute such materials will be subject to severe punishment.
Child pornography in California law is, understandably, treated harshly by prosecutors.
