You don't send non photo people NEF files unless they know their way around a puter sir. Think about it man!
Willie I believe they can download the free version of Nikon ViewNX 2 or perhaps another viewer that will allow them to view RAW files. Are you planning on sharing your RAW files instead of converting to jpegs?
Most all email programs can view JPEG files. Just convert your NEF files to a JPEG, and anyone should be able to see your pictures. So what is a "Judicial Marshall"?...sounds like it might *hurt*?!
Carroll
Try shooting RAW + jpeg next time. I use the jpg to preview images that I want to keep or edit before I open the NEF file.