Is a probation condition that prohibits possession or purchase of pornographic or sexually explicit material vague?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Aragon, H039880 (Cal. App. 2014):

Defendant asserts probation condition 15, which prohibits the possession or purchase of pornographic or sexually explicit material is vague, because "[r]easonable minds can differ greatly about what is encompassed by 'pornography.' " (United States v. Guagliardo (9th Cir. 2002) 278 F.3d 868, 887.)

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