Resource Library
New to the Resource Library?
Learn how to navigate, search, and use our resources effectively.
United States v. Martinez
The court struck a probation condition allowing probation officers to choose Martinez's drug treatment. This condition was found to unlawfully delegate judicial authority to probation.
United States v. Huerta
The court affirmed that probation officers can specify substance use treatment details for a person on probation. This ruling came after an individual convicted of a meth-related offense challenged the scope of her treatment requirement.
People v. Richardson
The court upheld a level three sex offender risk classification. Richardson's long history of substance use and refusal of treatment in prison demonstrated a continued risk under state guidelines.
Colkley v. State
The court upheld Colkley's sentence, finding the trial judge properly considered his mental health and substance use before sentencing.
Knackstedt v. Bunting
The court found no deliberate indifference or equal protection violations in the plaintiff's denial-of-MOUD claim. Detox occurred before incarceration, withdrawal ended, and care delays caused no substantial harm.
Hickey v. Tompkins
The court ruled that a jailed plaintiff received adequate medical care despite being denied specific medications. No Eighth Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment, or disability rights violations were found.
DeVargas v. Board of County Commissioners of Santa Fe County
The court partly denied dismissing claims after a pretrial detainee with OUD died from sepsis. His death was allegedly due to inadequate addiction treatment and unsanitary jail conditions.
B.O. v. S.O.
The court upheld a mother’s custody despite past substance use, finding no current harm. Her recovery efforts were credited over the father's endangerment claims.
Kassa v. State
The Nevada Supreme Court upheld Kassa's sentence, finding the judge appropriately considered his trauma and substance use disorder. The court affirmed the sentence was not excessive.
United States v. Thompson
The court upheld Gee's convictions for violent sexual assaults and robbery. Evidence of his cocaine use was admitted to show his motive for robbing sex workers.
State v. Bowen
The court upheld a robbery conviction, finding that evidence of the defendant's cocaine addiction and drug debt threats was properly admitted to show motive for the crime.
White v. State
The court ruled White's five-year sentence for failing to report was improper. His addiction and homelessness made reporting impossible, violating due process.
Hefley v. State
The Missouri Supreme Court reversed a guilty plea because a defendant was wrongly advised about drug treatment eligibility. The court found this misinformation on a central issue led to an invalid plea.
United States v. Lii
The court reduced a sentence due to the defendant's meth addiction and trauma contributing to the offense. His commitment to sobriety supported early release.
American Addiction Centers, Inc. v. NAATP
A company sued a trade association for defamation and anticompetitive behavior. They claimed false statements damaged their business reputation and market position.