Legal Opinion
In re the Detention of Lewis
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided September 14, 2006No. 24168-8-IIIPublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Schultheis, A.C.J.
¶1 David James Lewis was found to be a sexually violent predator (SVP) and was civilly committed pursuant to chapter 71.09 RCW. On appeal, Mr. Lewis claims: (1) the trial judge improperly changed the venue of his trial, (2) the State was required to allege and prove a recent overt act, and (3) there is insufficient evidence to support the jury’s verdict. Finding no error, we affirm.
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¶2 David James Lewis (also known as Roy Eaker) pleaded guilty to two counts of child molestation in the first degree in Columbia County in 1992. He was concurrently sentenced to 68 months on…
2Cases cited15 opinions
- Matter of Personal Restraint of YoungWashington Supreme Court · 1993
- In re the Detention of ThorellWashington Supreme Court · 2003
- In Re Detention of WilliamsWashington Supreme Court · 2002
- In re the Detention of WilliamsWashington Supreme Court · 2002
- Matter of HarrisWashington Supreme Court · 1982
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3Cited by3 opinions
- In Re Detention of LewisWashington Supreme Court · 2008
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