People v. Butler

Opinion

COFFEE, J.

Kevin Butler appeals from his commitment as a mentally disordered offender (MDO) under Penal Code section 2962. He argues that his conviction for stalking under section 646.9 was not an MDO offense because it did not involve “force or violence,” and that the evidence introduced at his court trial was insufficient to prove he suffered from a “severe mental disorder.” We affirm.

Facts

In February of 1995, appellant was arrested for corporal injury on a cohabitant after “beating” his girlfriend. While in custody, he called his girlfriend and threatened to kill her and members of…