State v. Fullwood

The State of Florida (“the State”) appeals the trial court’s final judgment finding that John Fullwood (“Fullwood”) was not a sexually violent predator in need of involuntary civil commitment under section 394.910, Florida Statutes (2006). We reverse.

A jury convicted Fullwood of three separate counts of sexual battery, and the trial court sentenced him to 15 years in prison. Before completing his sentence, the State sought to declare Fullwood a sexually violent predator and involuntarily commit him under section 394.910.

In a pretrial motion, the State sought to exclude testimony from…