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Bragdon v. Abbott
The Supreme Court ruled that asymptomatic HIV is a disability under the ADA. This decision helps protect people recovering from substance use from discrimination under disability law.
Doe v. Roe
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that a jury must decide when the clock starts on repressed memory childhood sexual abuse claims and if mental incapacity delayed the statute of limitations.
US v. Carothers
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed convictions for attempted child exploitation under § 2422(b), clarifying that actual minor involvement is not required for attempt liability.
In re Greene
The Delaware Supreme Court disbarred an attorney for misusing client funds. The Court found disbarment appropriate despite the attorney's arguments about addiction and rehabilitation.
In re Kimberly F.
The court created a test to decide if a child should return to a parent with past substance abuse, prioritizing the child's best interests.
State v. Hungerford
The NH Supreme Court ruled testimony based on recovered repressed memories inadmissible. The Court found such memories lack sufficient scientific reliability and acceptance, particularly when therapy might influence them.
Montana v. Egelhoff
The Supreme Court upheld a Montana law preventing juries from considering a defendant's intoxication when determining criminal intent. This affirmed states' power to define criminal offenses and their defenses.
US v. Carlson
The court ruled a defendant's drug addiction and intoxication did not excuse criminal conduct. This also did not justify a reduced sentence.
Neal v. United States
The Supreme Court ruled judges, not juries, decide drug type and quantity for sentencing in drug conspiracy cases. This impacts how sentences are determined under federal guidelines.
Shahzade v. Gregory
The court permitted the use of repressed memory evidence of alleged childhood sexual abuse, finding it met the standards for expert testimony.
Doe v. Maskell
The court ruled that repressed memories are like ordinary forgetting and do not extend the time limit for filing civil claims. This bars lawsuits based on recovered memories of childhood sexual abuse.
State v. Quattrocchi
The court mandated a reliability hearing before allowing scientific evidence about repressed memories or flashbacks. This was due to concerns that therapy or suggestion could distort or implant memories.
Herndon v. Whitworth
The court ruled that a prisoner receiving the wrong medication and delayed care was negligence, not deliberate indifference. This meant it did not violate the Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
Woods v. Edwards
The 5th Circuit ruled that claims of unsanitary confinement and constant sleep deprivation are sufficient for an 8th Amendment case, recognizing sleep as a basic human need.
Madrid v Gomez
The court ruled Pelican Bay State Prison conditions violated the 8th Amendment due to excessive force and inadequate care. Placing mentally ill inmates in solitary confinement was likened to depriving an asthmatic of air.