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People v. Wilder

California Court of Appeal

Decided March 15, 1995No. Docket Nos. D020002, D021351PublishedCited by 19 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion

FROEHLICH, J.

In this opinion we decide the constitutionality of Penal Code section 1026.5, subdivision (b), 2 which sets out the procedures for extending the commitment to the state Department of Mental Health of a person found not guilty of a felony by reason of insanity.

Appellant Gary Lee Wilder (Wilder) contends he was denied due process at a trial under section 1026.5, subdivision (b), which resulted in an extension of his commitment. He argues section 1026.5, subdivision (b) is unconstitutional on its face and as applied, because extension of commitment under section 1026.5,…

2Cases cited18 opinions

  1. San Antonio Independent School District v. RodriguezSupreme Court of the United States · 1973
  2. Addington v. TexasSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
  3. Reed v. ReedSupreme Court of the United States · 1971
  4. Foucha v. LouisianaSupreme Court of the United States · 1992
  5. Jones v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1983

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3Cited by19 opinions

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  3. People v. Superior Court of Los Angeles CountyCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1997
  4. State v. MillerHawaii Supreme Court · 1997
  5. People v. PowellCalifornia Court of Appeal · 2004

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