P. v. Jaimes
Defendant Luis Antonio Jaimes appeals from the extension of his Mentally Disordered Offender (MDO) commitment. He argues he was denied due process when his trial, without good cause, was delayed for 344 days after his release date on the petition for continued involuntary treatment. He further argues he was denied a fair trial when the staff psychiatrist testifying for the prosecution repeatedly violated rulings excluding reference to previous findings of MDO status. Court agree with defendants first contention, and Court will reverse on that basis. Court therefore need not address defendants second contention.
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