P. v. Williams
Filed 7/2/07 P. v. Williams CA6
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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
SIXTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. RICHARD ALLEN WILLIAMS, Defendant and Appellant. | H030385 (Santa Cruz County Super. Ct. No. S9-10033) |
Richard Allen Williams appeals from an order continuing his involuntary treatment as a mentally disordered offender (Pen. Code, 2972). In May 2000, appellant was sentenced to state prison based upon his conviction for terrorist threats (Pen. Code, 422). In March 2001, after serving his sentence, he was committed as a mentally disordered offender (Pen. Code, 2962). His commitment has been extended yearly since that time. On October 26, 2005, another petition was filed to extend his commitment. Following trial, the court found the petition true and extended his commitment for one year. Appellant has filed a timely notice of appeal.
Dr. Yih Jia Chang testified that appellant suffered from erotomania and persecutory delusions. In Dr. Changs opinion, appellants delusional disorder was a severe mental disorder, because it caused him to be a danger to himself or others, and unable to care for himself. Appellant was not in remission. He was a substantial danger to others, because he threatened to physically harm hospital staff and discussed obtaining a gun. Appellant also continued to believe that women were interested in him when they were not. Appellant denied that he had a mental illness and refused treatment.
Dr. Bruce Abrams testified that appellant suffered from a delusional disorder. In his opinion, appellant was not in remission and was a substantial risk to others, because he lacked insight regarding his conduct and threatened to harm others.
Appellant testified that he did not have a delusional disorder. When appellant was not testifying, he made frequent outbursts in which he ridiculed and insulted witnesses. He also threw a book in the direction of his trial counsel.
Michelle White, a clinical psychologist, testified that appellant attended the first week of group sessions at the hospital. However, he did not attend any additional sessions. Appellant denied that he had a mental illness and refused to take medication.
Appointed appellate counsel has filed an opening brief that states the case and the facts, but raises no issues. Appellant was notified of his right to submit written argument on his own behalf, but he has failed to avail himself of the opportunity. Pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436, we have reviewed the entire record and have concluded that there are no arguable issues on appeal.
The order is affirmed.
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Mihara, J.
WE CONCUR:
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Bamattre-Manoukian, Acting P.J.
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Duffy, J.
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