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SORA Hearing—Insufficient Proof of Drug or Alcohol Abuse

Proof was insufficient to demonstrate “drug or alcohol abuse” under the SORA guidelines.  The SORA assessment was therefore improper. People vs. Palmer, People vs Long, Nos. 14 & 15, CtApp, 2-12-13

 

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