McGannon v. People
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Summary

In this Colorado Supreme Court case, McGannon was reinstated after showing recovery from a long-term meth addiction. The court found his substance use disorder in remission and approved his return to legal practice.

2023 | State Juristiction

McGannon v. People

Keywords remission; recovery; lawyer; Colorado; reinstate; addiction; methamphetamine
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McGannon Reinstatement

The Colorado Supreme Court's decision in McGannon addressed the reinstatement of an attorney following recovery from a protracted methamphetamine addiction. The court's determination hinged on a finding of remission of the attorney's substance use disorder, thus enabling a return to the practice of law.

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McGannon Reinstatement

The Colorado Supreme Court reinstated attorney McGannon following evidence of sustained recovery from a long-term methamphetamine addiction. The court's decision, based on a determination that McGannon's substance use disorder was in remission, allowed for his return to the practice of law.

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Colorado Supreme Court Reinstatement

After recovering from a long-term methamphetamine addiction, the Colorado Supreme Court allowed attorney McGannon to return to practicing law. The court determined that his substance use disorder was in remission, and therefore he was eligible for reinstatement.

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Summary

Mr. McGannon struggled with an addiction to meth, but he recovered. The Colorado Supreme Court allowed him to become a lawyer again following his full remission.

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523 P.3d 1046 (2023)

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