In Re The Detention Of: Michael Canty

Filed Washington State Court of Appeals Division Two February 13, 2019 IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DIVISION II In the Matter of the Detention of No. 50573-8-II MICHAEL CANTY, Respondent. UNPUBLISHED OPINION JOHANSON, J. — Michael James Canty appeals from a sexually violent predator (SVP) civil commitment order following a jury verdict. Canty argues that (1) the trial court committed constitutional error by admitting a witness’s prior testimony, (2) the trial court erred by refusing to instruct the jury on the possibility of a recent overt act (ROA) petition and by…