P. v. Offerman
Defendant appeals from the judgment, by jury, extending his commitment to Atascadero State Hospital (ASH) as a mentally disordered offender (MDO) within the meaning of Penal Code section 2970. He contends the evidence is insufficient to prove that "by reason of his . . . severe mental disorder, [he] represents a substantial danger of physical harm to others . . . ." ( 2972, subd. (c).) He further contends the trial court erred because it failed to instruct the jury that his MDO commitment could be extended only if his severe mental disorder caused him to experience serious difficulty in controlling his behavior. Court affirm.
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