P. v. Tighe
In May 1999, a trial court found Robert E. Tighe to be a sexually violent predator (SVP)within the meaning of the Sexually Violent Predators Act (SVPA) (Welf. & Inst. Code, 6600 et seq.).[1] The court committed Tighe to the Department of Mental Health for a two-year period of involuntary treatment. After two subsequent recommitments, in March 2005, the People filed a petition to continue Tighe's involuntary treatment. At a jury trial, the jury found Tighe to be an SVP. The trial court recommitted Tighe for an additional two year term, until May 26, 2007.
On appeal, Tighe claims that there is insufficient evidence to support the jury's findings that he suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder and that the disorder makes it likely that he will reoffend if released. Tighe also claims that the trial court erred in admitting evidence and argument pertaining to his prior SVPA commitments. Finally, Tighe contends that the SVPA violates the ex post facto and double jeopardy clauses of the state and federal Constitutions. Court affirm the judgment.
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