Legal Opinion

In re the Detention of Robinson

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided November 6, 2006No. 56703-9-IPublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtColeman, J.

¶1 Jeffrey Robinson appeals from an order of commitment as a sexually violent predator. Robinson contends the State presented insufficient evidence that he had committed a “recent overt act.” Specifically, Robinson argues (1) the alleged recent overt act did not qualify as “recent” under the statute because it did not occur during the last period in which he was in the community and (2) there was not proof beyond a reasonable doubt that an overt act had occurred. Robinson also contends the trial court erred in denying his motion to exclude evidence of the Screening Scale for Pedophilic…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. Frye v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1923
  2. Matter of Personal Restraint of YoungWashington Supreme Court · 1993
  3. In re the Detention of ThorellWashington Supreme Court · 2003
  4. Matter of HarrisWashington Supreme Court · 1982
  5. Detention of Henrickson v. StateWashington Supreme Court · 2000

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3Cited by9 opinions

  1. In Re Detention of AndersonWashington Supreme Court · 2009
  2. In re the Detention of McGaryCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2013
  3. In re the Detention of AstonCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2011
  4. In re the Detention of DurbinCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2011
  5. In Re Detention of DurbinCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2011

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