R.K.D. v. State

BASCHAB, Judge.

The appellant, R. K. D., was convicted of knowingly possessing “obscene matter containing a visual reproduction of a person under the age of 17 years engaged in any act of sado-masochistic abuse, sexual intercourse, sexual excitement, masturbation ... or other such conduct,” a violation of § 13A- 12-192(b), Code of Alabama 1975. The appellant was sentenced, pursuant to the Habitual Felony Offender Act, to a term of 15 years imprisonment1.

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The appellant argues that the State failed to prove the elements of § 13A-12-192(b), Code of Alabama 1975, i.e., that he was in possession…