P. v. Mendez CA1/1
Juan Pablo Mendez appeals from an order extending his civil commitment as a mentally disordered offender (MDO). Mendez contends the judgment should be reversed because the trial court erred by improperly instructing the jury to consider the consequences of its verdict. He also argues the trial court abused its discretion by admitting case-specific hearsay in violation of People v. Sanchez (2016) 63 Cal.4th 665 (Sanchez), his counsel rendered ineffective assistance, and the cumulative effect of the trial court’s errors resulted in an unfair trial. Because we agree with his first contention and reverse for a new trial, we find it unnecessary to resolve his remaining claims.
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