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A meta-analysis study on peer influence and adolescent substance use
This study synthesizes existing literature and conducts meta-analyses on how peer influence affects adolescent substance use. It aims to quantify this effect across multiple substances and compare perceived versus actual peer substance use.
Anderson v. Benton County
The court allowed a jail inmate's lawsuit to proceed, claiming officials deliberately denied his prescribed methadone. He alleged this violated his Eighth Amendment rights.
State v. Gee
The court upheld convictions for rape, sodomy, kidnapping, and robbery. Gee's statements about cocaine use were admissible as evidence to show motive and intent.
Beneath the Top of the Iceberg- Financial Capacity Deficits in Mixed Dementia with and without Depression
This study found that individuals with mixed dementia (MD) exhibit impaired financial capacity, especially when also experiencing depression. This suggests a need for targeted support for financial decision-making in this population.
Vulnerability, ageism, and health: is it helpful to label older adults as a vulnerable group in health care?
This article explores whether labeling older adults as a vulnerable group in healthcare is helpful. It examines different concepts of vulnerability and ageism's role in how older adults are perceived and treated.
Vulnerability of Older Adults to Government Impersonation Scams
A study found that older adults are highly vulnerable to government impersonation scams. Many participants provided personal information when contacted by a fictitious agency about their Social Security and Medicare benefits.
The Effects of Financial Attitudes, Financial Literacy and Health Literacy on Sustainable Financial Retirement Planning: The Moderating Role of the Financial Advisor
This study examines the factors influencing financial retirement planning among self-employed Malaysians. Many self-employed individuals lack financial literacy and struggle with retirement savings, making planning essential.
People v. Masalmani
The court upheld a life sentence without parole for a 17-year-old convicted of murder, rejecting arguments that it violated the Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
State v. Ramos
The Washington Supreme Court held a juvenile's 85-year sentence for murder was not cruel and unusual punishment. While not mandatory, the court noted its length was functionally similar to a life sentence.
Bright v. Massachusetts
The court upheld Ahmad Bright's murder conviction under joint venture liability. Key facts included his presence with the shooter and out-of-court statements admitted as evidence.
Ira v. Janecka
The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld a 91.5-year sentence for a juvenile, finding parole eligibility after half the term avoided cruel and unusual punishment. The ruling considered the offender's age and potential for rehabilitation.
People v. Hyatt
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life without parole for a juvenile felony murder accomplice is unconstitutional. The Court required individualized sentencing, considering a juvenile's potential for rehabilitation.
State v. James
The North Carolina Supreme Court held that mandatory life without parole for a 16-year-old violated the Eighth Amendment. The court considered the offender's age and the prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.
Valencia v. Arizona
The Arizona Supreme Court found a juvenile's mandatory life sentence unconstitutional. This followed the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against mandatory life sentences for juveniles without parole.