P. v. Massey
A jury found true an allegation that defendant Byron Scott Massey is a sexually violent predator (SVP) who is likely to engage in sexually violent predatory criminal behavior if released from custody. Based on the jury finding, defendants commitment to the state Department of Mental Health (Mental Health) was extended to December 2007. On appeal, defendant contends: (1) his due process right to confront witnesses was violated by the use of hearsay evidence to prove matters other than his predicate convictions; (2) there was insufficient evidence to support the jurys finding that he satisfied the criteria for recommitment as an SVP; and (3) there was insufficient evidence that his mental disorder or deficiency causes him serious difficulty in controlling his sexual behavior. Court affirm the judgment.
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