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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.
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.