People v. Belanger

(Modified upon denial of rehearing 8/22/18.) After bench trial, Defendant was declared a sexually dangerous person (SDP). There was overwhelming evidence to support expert doctors opinions that Defendant suffered from sexual sadism disorder and antisocial personality disorder, which affected his emotional and volitional capacity and predisposed him to engage in the commission of sex offenses. Evidence strongly supports the courts conclusion that it was substantially probable that, if not confined, Defendant would engage in the commission of future sex offenses. Court could have reasonably found that the State proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Defendant met the criteria of an SDP under the SDP Act. (CATES and MOORE, concurring.)