People v. Nelson

Opinion

McCONNELL, P. J.

Vera Nelson appeals an order recommitting her to the State Department of Mental Health for one year as a mentally disordered *703offender (MDO). (Pen. Code,§ 2960 et seq.) Nelson contends the trial court erred by (1) admitting the details of hearsay evidence in medical reports on which expert witnesses relied in forming their opinions that by reason of her severe mental disorder she continued to pose a physical threat to others; (2) allowing expert witnesses to instruct the jury on MDO law and usurp the jury’s factfinding role; and (3) inadequately instructing the jury. We…