Legal Opinion
In Re Commitment of Dodson
Texas Court of Appeals, 9th District (Beaumont)
Decided April 22, 2010No. 09-09-00053-CVPublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
HOLLIS HORTON, Justice.
A jury determined that David Dodson is a sexually violent predator under Texas law. See Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. §§ 841.001-.150 (Vernon 2003 & Supp. 2009) (SVP statute). The jury found that Dodson suffers from a behavioral abnormality that predisposes him to engage in a predatory act of sexual violence. In two issues, Dodson appeals the trial court’s judgment and order of civil commitment. We reverse the judgment and remand the case for a new trial.
Background
In a civil commitment proceeding under Chapter 841, the fact-finder, after a trial, decides whether…
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3Cited by7 opinions
- in Re Commitment of Michael BohannanTexas Supreme Court · 2012
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- In re Commitment of BohannanCourt of Appeals of Texas · 2010
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