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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.
Adolescence as a Pivotal Period for Emotion Regulation Development
Caregivers shape adolescent emotion regulation skills. Parental skills and behaviors predict youth emotion regulation, influencing both typical development and those at risk.
Adolescent Brain and Alcohol
Adolescent binge drinking increases the risk of adult psychiatric and substance use disorders. It causes lasting changes in brain function, connectivity, and behavior, affecting memory and social skills.
Cascades from Early Adolescent Impulsivity to Late Adolescent Antisocial Personality Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder
Targeting impulsivity early in adolescence could prevent alcohol use disorder and antisocial personality disorder by slowing the growth of antisocial behavior. Intervening after early adolescence may be too late to prevent these conditions.
Contribution of Brain Cortical Features to the Psychological Risk Profile of Juvenile Offenders
Most adolescent crime stops in adulthood, but a small group of offenders continue into later life. This persistent behavior is linked to early adversity, psychopathy, and neurodevelopmental challenges.
Current Understanding of Developmental Changes in Adolescent Perspective Taking
Adolescents continually develop perspective-taking abilities, which are crucial for forming positive relationships and mental well-being. This development involves refining advanced social skills to navigate complex social interactions.
Adolescent Decision Making: Reduced Culpability in the Criminal Justice System and Recognition of Capability in Other Legal Contexts
Adolescents should receive reduced criminal justice penalties but increased medical decision autonomy, especially for end-of-life choices. This is because their decision-making capacity varies significantly with context.
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.
Alcohol use disorder-associated structural and functional characteristics of the insula
Chronic alcohol use is linked to altered brain function and structure, particularly in areas related to executive function and emotion. Studies show changes in the insula, a key brain region, are associated with alcohol use disorder.
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.
Locker v. State
The Nevada Supreme Court vacated a meth possession conviction. It ruled the defendant was entitled to judgment deferral for consenting to substance use treatment.
Hymer v. Kross
The court dismissed a prisoner's suit challenging removal from a MAT program. No deliberate indifference or due process violations occurred, as medical care was provided and grievance delays caused no harm.