Crosby v. State

Karl Crosby challenges his judgment and sentence for possession of child pornography. We find no merit in the arguments Crosby advances on appeal and affirm his judgment and sentence in all respects. However, we write to address the confusion surrounding differences in the statutory provisions proscribing possession of child pornography with intent to promote and simple possession of child pornography, section 827.071(4) and (5), Florida Statutes (1999), respectively.

Crosby was convicted of 68 counts of simple possession of child pornography. One of the arguments Crosby raises on appeal is…