· 10/28/1980
Matter of Snowden
Citations
- 423 A.2d 188
- 1980 D.C. App. LEXIS 397
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- declining to adopt the “recent overt act” test, which would help indicate future dangerousness; instead concluding that appellant’s being threatening was enough to find a likelihood to injure self or others
- “recent overt act” test rejected
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: Gallagher, MacK, Pryor
Read full opinion on CourtListenerSourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.