People v. Spargo

Defendant, John R. Spargo, appeals from his conviction for the offense of child pornography (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, par. 11—20a) and contends: (1) that section 11—20a of the Criminal Code of 1961 is unconstitutionally overbroad and (2) that section 11—20a is unconstitutionally vague and violates Federal and State due process requirements.

On August 30, 1979, defendant was charged by information with violation of section 11—20a(b)(l)(A) of the Criminal Code of 1961 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, par. 11—20a(b)(l)(A)). The information alleged that on August 17, 1979, defendant exhibited…