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Giannetti v. Batth
The court remanded a negligence case against Capital One. A fraudster convinced Mrs. Giannetti to wire $1.5M, and the bank did not act on suspicious activity.
State v. Bunch
The court upheld Chaz Bunch's conviction, finding his lawyer's alleged errors did not prejudice the outcome. Bunch's alibi defense was deemed insufficient to overturn the original verdict.
People v. Parks
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled mandatory life-without-parole for 18-year-olds unconstitutional. The court cited late-adolescent brain development and a lack of proportionality in these sentences.
State v. Conner
The Court ruled that juvenile offenders sentenced to life with parole must have a parole opportunity after 40 years, unless deemed permanently incorrigible. This 2022 North Carolina case addressed consecutive sentences for juveniles.
State v. Kelliher
The Court ruled a juvenile sentence over 40 years before parole is life without parole, violating cruel and unusual punishment protections. This applied to a defendant's 50-year parole-eligible sentence.
In re S.D.
The Vermont Supreme Court ruled Miranda warnings are not required for juveniles in non-felony delinquency proceedings. The court determined the key factor is whether a reasonable juvenile felt free to leave during questioning.
Thomas v. Stitt
The Tenth Circuit affirmed Dwain Thomas's imprisonment, finding no constitutional violations during his conviction or sentencing. Thomas had challenged his detention, arguing procedural errors.
Crime-Specific Recidivism in Criminal Justice Clients with Substance Use - A Cohort Study
Previously sentenced individuals often reoffend, with high reconviction rates globally. Substance use disorders are strongly linked to increased offending, and mental health issues are common among those with SUDs.
Neurobiological mechanisms and related clinical treatment of addiction: A review
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking, loss of control, and negative emotional states.
Expanding the continuum of substance use disorder treatment: Nonabstinence approaches
Many adults with substance use disorders (SUDs) do not receive treatment, often because current abstinence-focused methods do not align with their goals.
The treatment of substance use disorders: Recent developments and new perspectives
The article reviews novel therapies for substance use disorders, focusing on cognitive-behavioral, neurobiological, and pharmacological approaches.
Identification of the risk genes associated with vulnerability to addiction: Major findings from transgenic animals
Researchers are identifying specific genes that may increase the risk of substance use disorders. Studies suggest that reduced expression of certain dopamine receptors (D2 and D3) may be risk factors for stimulant, opioid, and alcohol use.
Alcohol use disorder: Neurobiology and therapeutics
Alcohol use disorder is a serious health condition affecting millions globally, characterized by compulsive alcohol use despite negative consequences. Chronic alcohol consumption profoundly affects the brain and other body systems.
Neuroscientific basis of treatment for substance use disorders
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a chronic brain disease impacting the reward system. Current treatments aim to block substance effects, mimic them to ease withdrawal, or intervene in the addiction process itself.
Review of medication-assistend treatment for opioid use disorder
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is an effective approach to treating opioid use disorder. Primary care settings are equally effective as specialty care for MAT, offering better access and addressing co-occurring health issues.