State v. Sisson’s Empirical Analysis

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1 state decisions

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1. “Both 11 Del. C. § 1109(4) and § 1111(1) use the term "visual depiction” in the singular. The clearest reading of the statutes is that each individual "visual depiction” of child pornography that is knowingly "dealt” or possessed by a defendant constitutes the basis for a separate offense under the statutes. Accordingly, in this case, [the defendant's] possession of multiple photographs depicting child pornography constituted multiple violations of both the dealing and the possession statute. Id. at 788.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Sisson v. State

2. “(1) Any image which is recorded, stored or contained on or by developed or undeveloped photographic film, motion picture film or videotape; or (2) Data which is stored or transmitted on or by any computer, or on or by any digital storage medium or by any other electronic means which is capable of conversion into a visual image; or (3) Any picture, or computer-generated image or picture, or any other image whether made, stored or produced by electronic, digital, mechanical or other means. 101”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Sisson v. State

3. “[W]hat may appear, at first glance, to be a statutory loophole can easily be remedied at sentencing. Among the factors in aggravation of the crime that the court may consider when determining an appropriate sentence are the circumstances surrounding the creation of the “visual depiction,” including the length of a filming session, and the nature of the end-product itself. 110”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Sisson v. State