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SW v. SWM
The court ruled Casey's Law unconstitutional, finding its "probable cause" standard insufficient to mandate drug treatment. A higher standard is required to compel treatment.
People v. Aquisto
The court reversed a probation sentence, finding the trial court did not adequately consider the violent nature of the offense, despite the defendant's mental illness and substance use.
State v. Corriher
The Montana Supreme Court upheld conditions of restitution and surrendering a medical marijuana card for a defendant with alcohol addiction and PTSD. The court found these conditions lawful.
United States v. Cruz
The court upheld a 420-month sentence for Cruz, finding his reckless conduct justified the punishment despite his meth addiction and limited violence history.
United States v. Freeman
The court vacated Freeman's 210-month sentence due to ineffective counsel. Her attorney mishandled sentencing objections related to her opioid addiction that drove the offense.
People v. Klein
The court upheld a 12-year burglary sentence despite the defendant's addiction and recovery efforts. His history of repeat offenses indicated low potential for rehabilitation.
United States v. Rollins
The court denied Rollins compassionate release despite his severe medical issues and substance use history. It found he remained a danger, ruling his crimes outweighed health concerns.
McKenzie v. State
The Florida Supreme Court weighed a defendant's drug addiction and trauma against aggravating factors in a double murder resentencing. The court upheld two death sentences, finding the aggravating factors stronger.
United States v. Bell
The court allowed expert testimony on sex trafficking and and substance use, finding the experts qualified and their insights on addiction and trauma relevant to the case.
People v. Gerson
The court ruled Gerson's violence, caused by substance use, did not qualify for mental health diversion. It upheld this decision but sent the case back for resentencing.
Matter of KN
The court ruled a new judge could not make findings without hearing evidence. This led to vacating an order terminating a father's parental rights due to substance use.
State v. Dagnan
The Tennessee Supreme Court upheld probation revocation for Dagnan, who absconded and failed treatment. Revocation requires a violation and a finding that continued probation is unsuitable.
People v. Whitmill
A veteran with PTSD and substance use was denied mental health diversion due to public safety concerns. An appellate court reversed, finding treatment suitable and no substantial future risk.
State v. Tafolla
The court revoked Tafolla's probation after two meth-related violations, despite his treatment efforts. The court found him unamenable to probation and upheld his prison sentence.
United States v. Nishida
The court ruled a probation officer could not mandate inpatient care for an individual with chronic substance use and mental illness. This improperly delegated authority and the condition was removed.