P. v. Burruel CA4/2
The trial court found defendant and appellant Manuel Burruel III, is a sexually violent predator (SVP) and is likely to engage in sexually violent predatory behavior if released. (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 6600.) The court ordered defendant be committed to a secure facility.
Defendant raises four issues on appeal. First, defendant contends substantial evidence does not support the finding that he is likely to engage in predatory conduct if released. Second, defendant asserts the testimony of the prosecution’s expert included unreliable hearsay. Third, defendant asserts the trial court erred by allowing the courtroom deputy to decide that defendant would be shackled during the proceedings. Fourth, defendant contends his right of equal protection was violated when he was required to testify as a witness for the People. We affirm the judgment.
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