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State v. Sells
The court affirmed a murder conviction, finding the trial judge considered the defendant's meth intoxication but still found intent to kill.
Matter of Tuggle
The Georgia Supreme Court disbarred a lawyer for misconduct, despite his claims of opioid addiction and trauma. The court prioritized public protection over his personal progress.
In re RM
The court ended a father's parental rights due to his failure to address criminal behavior, domestic violence, and suspected substance use while incarcerated for drug distribution.
Amos v. State
The court affirmed Amos's statutory rape conviction. Evidence showed Amos used meth and supplied drugs to gain sexual access to the victim.
In re Jayden M.
The court denied reunification services due to the mother's 20-year substance use history and failed treatment efforts. Her recent progress was insufficient, given the long-standing issues.
Sager v. Duvert
The court ruled a man's lawsuit, claiming doctors negligently caused his opioid addiction through overprescribing, was filed too late under state law. Summary judgment for the doctors was upheld.
Sexton v. State
The court reversed a sentence reduction denial, finding the judge improperly deferred to the parole board. The judge should have weighed the defendant's youth, addiction, and rehabilitation.
Ruan v. United States
The Supreme Court ruled that to convict a doctor under the Controlled Substances Act, the government must prove they knowingly or intentionally acted without authorization, once authorized prescribing is shown.
People v. Pacheco
The court denied mental health diversion for Pacheco, who started a fire while using meth, due to public safety concerns, despite his schizophrenia and treatment plans. This denial was upheld.
State v. Yontz
The Ohio Supreme Court vacated a challenge to a probation rule banning Suboxone for opioid use disorder. The court determined the order was not appealable.
United States v. McCloud
The court sentenced McCloud to 70 months for robbery. His severe substance use disorders did not lead to a reduced sentence based on the standard Guidelines.
State v. Brichikov
The court ruled the trial judge wrongly denied an involuntary manslaughter instruction. A new trial was ordered, despite the victim's drug use and heart condition.
Kellams v. State
The Indiana Supreme Court upheld a 16-year sentence for Kellams for selling meth. A dissenting justice argued for treatment instead of the lengthy sentence, citing the role of addiction.
Rokita v. P.A. Dep't of Corrections
The court allowed an incarcerated person's lawsuit to proceed. He claims the prison unlawfully denied his medication for opioid use disorder.
People v. Diggs
The court denied a defendant's release petition. His continued drug use, which contributed to a homicide, meant he remained a danger.