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CSAM possession cases

The consideration of probation in child sexual abuse material possession cases, including factors that influence the decision and the tension between public demand for severe punishment and judicial pushes for individualized sentencing.

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Jan 27, 2026

What factors most influence prosecutors and judges to accept or impose probation in CSAM possession cases?

Prosecutors and judges weigh a mix of legal, evidentiary and risk-assessment factors when deciding whether to offer or accept probation in (CSAM) possession cases, with possession alone carrying more ...