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People v. Rogers
Michigan’s high court upheld the exclusion of expert testimony about dream-reality confusion. The defendant did not prove the theory was based on reliable science.
Alahad v. State
The Florida Supreme Court ruled that decisions on suppressing out-of-court eyewitness identifications are reviewed for abuse of discretion. It upheld a show-up identification as not unnecessarily suggestive.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Refugees
Research shows about 30% of refugees experience PTSD, significantly higher than the general population. Many refugees also suffer from complex PTSD, depression, and anxiety due to prolonged trauma.
The genetically informed neurobiology of addiction (GINA) model
Addiction is now understood as a neurobiological state influenced by genetics and environment. A new model, GINA, explains how genetic risk and substance-induced brain changes contribute to addiction's development.
Ruan v. United States
The Supreme Court ruled that to convict a doctor under the Controlled Substances Act, the government must prove they knowingly or intentionally acted without authorization, once authorized prescribing is shown.
People v. Pacheco
The court denied mental health diversion for Pacheco, who started a fire while using meth, due to public safety concerns, despite his schizophrenia and treatment plans. This denial was upheld.
State v. Yontz
The Ohio Supreme Court vacated a challenge to a probation rule banning Suboxone for opioid use disorder. The court determined the order was not appealable.
United States v. McCloud
The court sentenced McCloud to 70 months for robbery. His severe substance use disorders did not lead to a reduced sentence based on the standard Guidelines.
State v. Brichikov
The court ruled the trial judge wrongly denied an involuntary manslaughter instruction. A new trial was ordered, despite the victim's drug use and heart condition.
Kellams v. State
The Indiana Supreme Court upheld a 16-year sentence for Kellams for selling meth. A dissenting justice argued for treatment instead of the lengthy sentence, citing the role of addiction.
Rokita v. P.A. Dep't of Corrections
The court allowed an incarcerated person's lawsuit to proceed. He claims the prison unlawfully denied his medication for opioid use disorder.
People v. Diggs
The court denied a defendant's release petition. His continued drug use, which contributed to a homicide, meant he remained a danger.
SW v. SWM
The court ruled Casey's Law unconstitutional, finding its "probable cause" standard insufficient to mandate drug treatment. A higher standard is required to compel treatment.
People v. Aquisto
The court reversed a probation sentence, finding the trial court did not adequately consider the violent nature of the offense, despite the defendant's mental illness and substance use.
State v. Corriher
The Montana Supreme Court upheld conditions of restitution and surrendering a medical marijuana card for a defendant with alcohol addiction and PTSD. The court found these conditions lawful.