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Bennett v. State
The court upheld Bennett's death sentence, finding new evidence of trauma and mental illness would not have altered the sentencing outcome.
State v. Starkgraf
The court upheld a drug court participant's termination, finding rule violations and lack of progress despite controlled opioid use disorder.
United States v. Reyes-Correa
The First Circuit vacated a 36-month sentence for supervised release violation. The court found the maximum sentence unsupported, given Reyes' substance use and mental health issues.
BDP v. Commonwealth
The court reversed an involuntary drug treatment order under Casey's Law. Although fentanyl use was shown, the court lacked a required physician exam.
United States v. Johnson
The court granted compassionate release to a man, finding his incarceration during the pandemic, given his trauma and lack of treatment, was overly punitive.
Morrissette v. State
The court upheld a 99-year murder sentence for Morrissette. It found his meth-induced psychosis did not negate intent, despite addiction and trauma evidence.
People v. Salazar
The court sent Salazar’s case back for resentencing, finding the trial judge did not consider new laws. Salazar’s meth use, trauma, and mental illness may have contributed to his crimes.
In re NR
The court reversed a father's rights termination. His past meth use didn't prove current danger, and the agency didn't show serious harm to the child from ongoing contact.
United States v. Le
The court upheld a law banning gun possession for drug users, rejecting a challenge that claimed it was unconstitutional. The decision cited public safety concerns related to addiction and prior legal rulings.
State v. Vanderee
The court upheld a driver's conviction and sentence for a fatal fentanyl-related crash. Evidence from his long substance use history justified the search and supported the high risk of future harm.
State v. Greer
The court upheld a 7-year domestic battery sentence despite the defendant's substance use history. A limited remand was ordered to correct dismissed charges.
McGannon v. People
The Colorado Supreme Court reinstated a lawyer after he demonstrated recovery from a long-term meth addiction. The court found his substance use disorder in remission and approved his return to legal practice.
Sarah K. v. Superior Court
The court ended reunification services for a mother who did not make progress with her long-term substance use. This decision allows the case to move toward a permanency hearing.
Women's Elevated Sober Living v. City of Plano
The court ruled that a sober-living home must prove an occupancy accommodation is essential, not merely beneficial, for therapeutic purposes under the Fair Housing Act.
Garcia v. State
The court denied Garcia's request for a new trial despite evidence of trauma and brain damage. It found no harm in the original sentencing.