P. v. Roberson
Appellant was recommitted as a sexually violent predator (SVP) following a jury trial at which he represented himself. (Welf. & Inst. Code, 6600 et seq.) He argues that the judgment must be reversed because he was shackled before the jury even though there was no showing of a manifest need for such restraints. (People v. Combs (2004) 34 Cal.4th 821, 837.) The People respond that appellant has waived this issue by failing to object. They also contend appellant cannot establish prejudice where the record does not demonstrate that jurors actually saw the restraints or that appellant was hampered in presenting his defense. Court affirm.
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