Civil Commitment — dangerousness

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//May 1, 2012//

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Charles O. appeals a Wis. Stat. ch. 51 mental health commitment order and an order denying postdisposition relief. He argues the evidence was insufficient to support a determination that he was “dangerous,” pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 51.20(1)(a)2.e. We conclude the evidence was sufficient and affirm. This opinion will not be published.

2011AP2794 In the matter of the mental commitment of Charles O.

Dist III, Trempealeau County, Damon, J., Peterson, J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Schmaal, William E., Madison; For Respondent: Radtke, Rian, Whitehall

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