Legal Opinion

People v. Keyes

New York Court of Appeals

Decided February 20, 1990PublishedCited by 23 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

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Alexander, J.

The primary question presented on this appeal is whether the procurement of child pornography for personal use falls within the ambit of Penal Law § 263.15, which criminalizes the promotion of a sexual performance by a child. We conclude that it does and affirm the order of the Appellate Division reinstating the indictment.

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Defendant was charged in a five-count indictment with promoting a sexual performance by a child in violation of Penal Law § 263.15. Four counts alleged that, knowing the contents thereof, defendant procured child pornography through the…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. New York v. FerberSupreme Court of the United States · 1982
  2. Stanley v. GeorgiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1969
  3. People v. DittaNew York Court of Appeals · 1981
  4. People v. FerberNew York Court of Appeals · 1982
  5. People v. KeyesAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1988

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3Cited by23 opinions

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  2. People v. RobinsonNew York Court of Appeals · 2000
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  4. People v. HornerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2002
  5. People v. KentAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2010

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