In a habeas petition alleging that Petitioner sex offender's pending detainer in one state rendered invalid his civil commitment in another state, the denial of the petition is affirmed where the state court was reasonable in finding that Petitioner remained dangerous because he might serve his time but then re-offend.
Read Smith v. Richards, No. 07-35857
Appellate Information
Argued and Submitted March 13, 2009
Filed June 23, 2009
Judges
Before: William A. Fletcher, Ronald M. Gould and Richard C. Tallman, Circuit Judges.
Opinion by Judge Tallman
Counsel
For Petitioner:
Allen M. Ressler, Ressler & Tesh, PLLC, Seattle, WA
For Respondent:
Gregory J. Rosen, Assistant Attorney General, Corrections Division, Olympia, WA