United States v. Baird

SENTENCING MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

JOSEPH F. BATAILLON, Chief Judge.

This matter is before the court for sentencing. This memorandum opinion supplements findings made on the record at a sentencing hearing on December 19, 2007.

I. FACTS

Defendant Eric Baird was charged in a one-count information with possession of child pornography, a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2252(a)(4). Filing No. 1, Information. By statute, the crime is punishable by imprisonment for up to ten years. 18 U.S.C. § 2252(b)(2). Pursuant to a plea agreement, Baird entered a plea of guilty to the charge. Filing Nos. 4, Plea Agreement…