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Late trial on MDO committment does not require dismissal in the absence of actual prejudice

People v. Cobb (2007) , Cal.App.4th [No. E040848. Fourth Dist., Div. Two. Nov. 28, 2007
Def convicted on ADW and sitting in Atascadero as parole condition.  (so when is his release date??) Petition for MDO filed prior to release date, and matter properly set for trial within 30 days of release date.  Trial is continued several [...]

MDO commitment justified based on crime involving implied threat of violence

People v. Kortesmaki (2007) , Cal.App.4th [No. B196842. Second Dist., Div. Six. Nov. 6, 2007
Def with long psychotic history sets fire to dumpster and makes whacko statements about himself, including stating he is Hell’s Angel.  He is eventually convicted of possession of flamable material with intent to set fire. Following unsucessful probation and eventual prision [...]