The accused, Edwin Subia, was found guilty of possession and accessing child pornography, and attempting to obstruct justice.
This decision focuses on the sentencing, where the court considered the nature and quantity of the child pornography, the accused's prior record, and mitigating factors.
The judge declined to view the actual images, relying on detailed descriptions and balancing probative value against prejudicial effects and the open court principle.
The court imposed a sentence of three years in prison for possession, with a concurrent four-month sentence for obstruction of justice, and stayed the accessing charge.
Ancillary orders included a 15-year prohibition on contact with minors and internet use restrictions.