Does the state have a compelling state interest in protecting society from dangerous persons?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Landau, G042008 (Cal. App. 2013):
47 Cal.4th at p. 1197-1198, quoting People v. Moye (1978) 22 Cal.3d 457, 465.) The state has a compelling state interest in protecting society from dangerous persons and in its treatment of those confined due to mental illness. (McKee I, supra, 47 Cal.4th at pp. 1203-1204.)
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