In re the Detention of Aston

¶1 — James Aston Jr. appeals his civil commitment as a sexually violent predator (SVP). We hold that the State provided sufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Aston committed a “recent overt act,” as defined by RCW 71.09.020(2), and is an SVP. Moreover, a unanimity instruction was not required for the jury to decide that he committed a recent overt act. The trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying his motion for a mistrial. Likewise, it did not abuse its discretion or violate his right to an impartial jury by setting time limits for voir dire. We affirm.

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