Sentencing in Child Pornography Case

DELHI - Delaware County District Attorney Shawn J. Smith announced today that Dimitri Escrich, 35, of Deposit, New York, was sentenced to 10 years of felony probation supervision for Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, a Class E Felony in Delaware County Court on July 22, 2024.

The defendant appeared in Delaware County Court on July 22, 2024, for sentencing.  The defendant had previously pleaded guilty to Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, after admitting that he possessed a video depicting a child less than 16 years old masturbating.

The Honorable John L. Hubbard sentenced the defendant to 10 years of felony probation supervision, with sex offender terms and conditions. If the defendant violates the terms of his probation supervision, he is subject to being resentenced to 1 and 1/3 to 4 years in state prison.  The defendant was also ordered to pay fines and surcharges totaling $1,425.00.  

After being sentenced, the Court held a hearing to determine what level sex offender the defendant should be classified as.  After the hearing, the Court determined that the People proved the defendant should be classified as a Level One sex offender.  This means the defendant will be subjected to sex offender registration requirements for the next 20 years.  

District Attorney Shawn Smith commended New York State Police Investigator James Williams and New York State Trooper Brandon Schubert for their thorough investigative work in this case that led to the admittance of guilt. Smith further stated, “This defendant will be closely monitored for the next 10 years by the Delaware County Probation Department, and as a result of his sex offender designation, he will need to comply with SORA registration requirements for the next 20 years.”