Texas appeals court upholds civil commitment of sexually violent predator
texapp · 2026-04-16 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
In Re: The Commitment of John Lewis Jr. v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, John Lewis Jr., challenged his c...
Court Affirms Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predator
texapp · 2026-01-15 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
In Re the Commitment of Jasper Lee Hill v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Jasper Lee Hill, challenged hi...
Texas court upholds civil commitment of sexually violent predator without DSM "mental disorder" requirement
texapp · 2026-01-15 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100
In Re the Commitment of Jasper Lee Hill v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Jasper Lee Hill, challenged hi...