Legal Opinion
People v. Wolozon
California Court of Appeal
Decided December 22, 1982No. Crim. 23243PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
MILLER, J.
Having been found not guilty by reason of insanity of forced oral copulation and assault with intent to commit murder in May 1976, Steven Wolozon was committed to Atascadero State Hospital under section 1026 of the Penal Code. On March 9, 1981, the Alameda County District Attorney filed a petition pursuant to section 1026.5 to extend Wolozon’s commitment beyond the maximum prescribed term. After an order denying Wolozon’s motion to represent himself, a jury found that Wolozon had a mental disease, defect or disorder and by reason of such mental condition represents a…
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