State v. Riley

(on reassignment).

[¶ 1.] James Riley was convicted by a jury of possessing child pornography in violation of SDCL 22-24A-3(3) and was sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary. Riley now appeals his conviction, arguing the evidence was insufficient to establish he possessed child pornography. We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

[¶ 2.] To combat Internet-based child exploitation and abuse, the South Dakota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (Task Force) conducts undercover online investigations to identify individuals distributing or possessing child pornography. Detectives from…