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Phishing vulnerability compounded by older age, apolipoprotein E e4 genotype, and lower cognition
Older age, a genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease, and lower working memory increase vulnerability to online financial fraud. These findings offer key insights for public health efforts to reduce exploitation risks.
State v. Carter; State v. Reite
The WA Supreme Court affirmed resentencing for two 18-20-year-olds, allowing terms less than life without parole. This recognized their rehabilitation, striking only one community custody term.
State v. Abruzia
The court ruled that resentencing under Comer only applies to individuals under 18. Abruzia was 20 when he committed his crimes, making him ineligible for this resentencing.
P.T.S. III v. S.S.
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals upheld an elder abuse order. A man took $25,000 from his stepmother's account and acted aggressively, showing financial exploitation.
Williamson v. Farrell
The appeals court ruled a trial court could only decide financial exploitation claims, vacating other elder abuse rulings. The case was sent back to reconsider attorney fees.
People v. Poole
The Michigan Court of Appeals found a mandatory life sentence for an 18-year-old unconstitutional. John Poole's first-degree murder sentence was vacated, making him eligible for resentencing.
State v. Borlase
The court upheld two life sentences without parole for a defendant who murdered his parents before age 18. His youth and other factors were not considered mitigating circumstances under state law.
State v. Hauschultz
The court affirmed a juvenile's conviction, finding he was not in custody during police questioning and therefore Miranda warnings were not required. Any error in later admitting statements was harmless.
Community-based substance use treatment programs for reentering justice-involved adults: A scoping review
Mass incarceration has led to many people reentering communities with untreated substance use disorders, increasing their risk of reincarceration and death. There is a critical need for community-based substance use treatment programs.
Jail-based interventions to reduce risk for opioid-related overdose deaths: Examples of implementation within Ohio counties participating in the HEALing Communities Study
Overdoses are a leading cause of death for individuals involved with the criminal legal system. Providing medication for opioid use disorder and naloxone in jails can significantly reduce post-release overdose deaths.
The association between delinquent peer affiliation and disruptive behavior interacts with functional brain correlates of reward sensitivity: A biosocial interaction study in adolescent delinquents
This study explores how brain reward sensitivity and delinquent peer affiliation interact to influence disruptive behavior disorder symptoms in adolescents. It focuses on the complex interplay of biological and environmental factors.
Peer Assumption: An Illusory Consensus Hidden in the Criminal Responsibility of Juvenile Offender— Evidence from Psychology
Adolescent brains differ from adult brains, impacting impulse control and risk assessment. Global laws reflect varied approaches to juvenile criminal responsibility, using age or discernment as factors.
Neuroscience and the Criminal Legal System: A Humanitarian Application Framework
The article advocates for a humanitarian framework to integrate neurolaw findings into criminal law. It suggests neuroscience can inform sentencing and promote rehabilitation over retribution.
The Neurocircuitry of Substance Use Disorder, Treatment, and Change: A Resource for Clinical Psychiatrists
Substance use disorder (SUD) involves a powerful habit network in the brain. Treatments can help patients change these patterns by reducing cravings, blocking rewarding effects of substances, and easing withdrawal.
The Incentive-Sensitization Theory of Addiction 30 years on
A theory of addiction suggests that drug use can increase "wanting" for drugs over time, even if the "liking" or pleasure from them decreases. This "wanting" is driven by changes in specific brain systems.