Whitefish Bay Man Sentenced in Child Porn Case

A Whitefish Bay man who was found in possession of child pornography after asking a cop to fix his computer could spend one year in prison and eight years on probation if he meets the state's conditions.

David Pitel, 53, last March after he asked an off-duty cop to fix his computer, which contained images of partially nude girls. In December, Pitel pleaded guilty to the first count of possession of child pornography, and the second and third counts were dismissed and read into the first count for sentencing.

Last week, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Rebecca Dallet sentenced Pitel to eight years probation, under the condition that he continue treatment with a mental health professional, undergo sex offender assessment and comply with reporting requirements for the state's sex offender registry. Dallet suspended a one-year jail sentence until Pitel's first probation hearing in July.

As part of his sentence, Pitel cannot have internet access, possess pornography, possess pictures of nude children, have contact with children under the age of 18 or work or volunteer in places where there are children under the age of 16. He must also maintain full-time employment or attend school, as well as pay all court costs.

Dallet imposed but suspended an original sentence of five years in prison and a maximum of five years of extended supervision after prison. Pitel is not eligible for early release.

Pitel faced a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison and a fine of $100,000 per count. The court also imposed a surcharge of $500 for each pornographic image or each copy of the image.

Pitel's attorney David Bordow did not return a phone message seeking comment.