United States v. David Dolivek
Opinion
Opinion
MEMORANDUM
Appellant David Dovilek, convicted of possession of child pornography, argues that the district court abused its discretion when it modified the conditions of his supervised release to permit computer use but with a requirement for keystroke monitoring. We disagree.
We recognize that keystroke monitoring is more intrusive than mere Internet monitoring and not appropriate in every case. See United States v. Quinzon, 643 F.3d 1266, 1273 (9th Cir.2011). However, Doli-vek’s illicit computer use involved more than just online activities. He ran a commercial child pornography distribution business. In addition, he created his own child pornography videotapes. A former web designer, Dolivek is a sophisticated computer user who had the knowledge, software, and experience to avoid detection of more criminal misuse of his computer, if keystroke monitoring was not imposed. Because keystroke computer monitoring is reasonably related to the specific circumstances of Dolivek’s offense and individual characteristics, and the need to protect the public, the district court did not abuse its discretion. See United States v. Rearden, 349 F.3d 608, 621 (9th Cir.2003).