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People v. Whalum
The court ruled Proposition 64 did not change the felony ban on possessing cannabis in prison. It affirmed the denial of a recall petition.
Organic Cannabis v. Comm'r of Internal Revenue
The Ninth Circuit ruled that medical cannabis dispensaries filed their Tax Court petitions too late. The IRS mailer was valid, so the case was dismissed.
Smith v. Aroostook County
The court ordered jail officials to provide prescribed buprenorphine, finding a likely disability discrimination violation and risk of harm from forced withdrawal for an incarcerated individual.
Mont v. United States
The Court ruled that time spent in pretrial detention counts toward supervised release terms. This decision impacts reentry planning for individuals with drug convictions.
Commonwealth v. Carrillo
The court vacated a manslaughter conviction, ruling that heroin distribution alone isn't "wanton or reckless" without proof the defendant knew an overdose was likely.
Hopkins v. State
The Wyoming Supreme Court upheld convictions for aggravated assault, DUI, and unlawful substance use. The court rejected the defendant's challenge to his mental state regarding the crimes.
People v. Raybon
The court ruled that Proposition 64 did not legalize cannabis possession in prison. Possession of cannabis in prison remains a felony offense.
People v. Perry
The court ruled Proposition 64 did not legalize cannabis possession in prison. Inmate possession remains a felony, unaffected by civilian decriminalization.
Smith v. Aroostook County
The court ordered Aroostook County Jail to continue Brenda Smith’s buprenorphine prescription during her sentence. Forced withdrawal would cause severe suffering and overdose risk, likely violating the ADA.
Commonwealth v. Eldred
The court upheld a probation violation for fentanyl use, ruling that relapse, even with addiction as a disease, was a willful breach of a drug-free condition. This condition was considered treatment-oriented.
Pesce v. Coppinger
A federal court ordered a jail to provide methadone to an inmate for opioid use disorder. Officials likely violated disability and cruel and unusual punishment laws by refusing his prescribed treatment.
Breaux v. Bollinger Shipyards, LLC
The court allowed an employee's discrimination claims to proceed after being fired for Suboxone use. It dismissed a privacy claim, finding no unreasonable intrusion.
Bonnifield v. Lewis
The court upheld a conviction despite expert testimony of drug-induced psychosis, ruling California law prohibits insanity defenses based solely on substance abuse.
Commonwealth v. Plasse
The Massachusetts SJC upheld a sentence where a judge considered the defendant's need for addiction treatment. Rehabilitation is a valid factor in sentencing decisions.
US v. Mosley
The court found Mosley's mental health issues and substance use disorder mitigated his violations. He received time served and supervised release instead of more incarceration.