Opinion ID: 2718100
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Heading: Dr. Louis W. Weisberg

Text: Dr. Louis W. Weisberg, a board-certified psychiatrist, testified that he evaluated defendant at the CYA in 1988. Although Dr. Weisberg had no independent recollection of the evaluation, he had written a report about it. The 18 report indicated that defendant had made the following statements with respect to his attack on Sandra Hess: (1) ―he felt very frightened of what he had done because Hess was older‖; (2) ―he was afraid that he might really hurt someone‖; and (3) ―[h]e feels frightened about his behavior.‖ The report also indicated that defendant‘s mother had a history of alcohol and drug abuse. Dr. Weisberg diagnosed defendant with severe conduct disorder ―[u]ndifferentiated‖ type. Conduct disorder is characterized by disruptive conduct, a disregard for law and authority, and an avoidance of consequences. Conduct Disorder also refers to a pattern of antisocial behavior in persons under the age of 18. In adults, antisocial personality disorder is characterized by an unstable employment history, frequent arrests due to unlawful behavior, aggressiveness, impulsiveness, a tendency to lie, and an absence of remorse. Dr. Weisberg also diagnosed defendant with intermittent explosive disorder, a disorder characterized by outbursts of violent or aggressive behavior. He noted that defendant had reported a history of blackouts associated with violence. In his report, Dr. Weisberg recommended that defendant be evaluated to rule out organic brain disorder and a seizure disorder. Defendant required ―an intensive treatment program.‖