Care and Treatment of Chandler v. State

Justice PLEICONES:

I respectfully dissent. In my opinion, there is evidence in the record which supports the probable cause hearing judge’s conclusion that respondent does not suffer from “a mental abnormality or personality disorder that makes him likely to engage in acts of sexual violence if not confined in a secure facility for long-term control, care, and treatment.” S.C.Code Ann. § 44-48-30(1)(b) (Supp.2007) (definition of sexually violent predator); In the Matter of Brown, 372 S.C. 611, 643 S.E.2d 118 (Ct.App.2007) (any evidence scope of review on appeal from probable cause…