People v. Kabala

Defendant, Michael Kabala, was charged with possession of child pornography in violation of section 11—20.1 of the Criminal Code of 1961 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, par. 11—20.1). After a jury trial, defendant was convicted and sentenced to 30 months’ probation and fined $1,000. Defendant appealed. We consider whether the State established a sufficient foundation to support the trial court’s admission of an eight-millimeter film into evidence.

We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Relevant to our disposition are the following facts as disclosed by the record. On June 16, 1987, special…