Legal Opinion
People v. Fisher
California Court of Appeal
Decided March 27, 2009No. B207595PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
COFFEE, J.
Todd Warren Fisher, a mentally disordered offender (MDO), appeals from an order authorizing Atascadero State Hospital (ASH) to forcibly administer psychotropic medications during his treatment. Appellant contends that his due process and statutory rights were violated by the order because he did not personally waive his right to be present for the hearing and was not advised of a right to a jury trial. He also contends that the order was not supported by substantial evidence. We affirm.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
Appellant pleaded guilty to forcible oral copulation (Pen.…
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