State of New Jersey v. Michael D. Miller, Defendant-Respondent.

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed the Appellate Division and reinstated the trial court's sentence, holding that the trial judge properly applied aggravating factor one and that the possession and distribution convictions did not merge, justifying consecutive imprisonment. The Court emphasized deference to sentencing courts and rejected the appellate panel's blanket prohibition on considering aggravating factors in child pornography cases.