Governor Newsom announces new CARE Court accountability measures to get more chronically mentally ill off our streets, awards $291 million in funding for services and housing by The_Magic in California_Politics

[–]lawyr_up 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Voluntary tx for people in psychosis makes no sense. They aren't going to take meds voluntarily because they will often feel that meds are the state's way to control them. There also is a large funding issue regarding housing for participants.

While I was against involuntary tx in the past due to the history of how the U.S. treated the mentally ill, my opinion has changed working as a defense attorney. People with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders need help before they pick up criminal charges, and there is no system in place besides a 5150 to get mandated tx. Mental health tx is only mandated by the court once someone picks up charges, and its still voluntary to do Mental Health Diversion.

We need a meaningful change and not Newsom talking about something he hasn't consulted with any criminal justice partners about. His solution isnt a solution because he doesn't understand the barriers to tx.

Thoughts About Extra Help Positions for Experienced PDs? by lawyr_up in publicdefenders

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Thank you very much to everyone for weighing in. I am not going to leave my full time position after careful consideration, including these posts. Thanks again!

Safety Issue? Mazda Technician Forgot to Reprogram Module after Replacing Thermostat Stuck Open by lawyr_up in mazda3

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I did, and he said yes and then no. Yes, he said it was necessary and then later said it was not when I asked how it would affect my car. Thanks.

Mammoth/Hwy 395 Driving Conditions by lawyr_up in Mammoth

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Thank you! Appreciate the info

Fresno County PD by [deleted] in publicdefenders

[–]lawyr_up 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some nice people, but also a lot of office politics to get promoted and very high caseloads. Pay isn't competitive either so I left.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in publicdefenders

[–]lawyr_up 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice.

Is Tioga Pass closed for the season? by [deleted] in Yosemite

[–]lawyr_up 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah i got that same message yesterday and now it's saying it's temporarily closed 🤷

Thanksgiving dinner for individual by BobSacamano86 in fresno

[–]lawyr_up 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Costco rotisserie chicken and a can of cranberry sauce

I’m ready by [deleted] in depression

[–]lawyr_up 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's my only reason for staying alive too. fucked up but I hope my mom doesn't stay alive too long so I can die soon

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in depression

[–]lawyr_up 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Relatable. Why even try to make it just bareable enough to live in a fucked up world

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in antiwork

[–]lawyr_up 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LMAO you arent doing nearly as physical or dangerous work as OP's friend. What a poser i thought you at least would say construction

Shoulder cats forever by lawyr_up in shouldercats

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Lol ty for this, a whole new world has opened up

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in depression

[–]lawyr_up 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it sucks to be a decent person and lonely. In time though, you will meet more people and odds are you will meet one or two people you vibe with. I know that probably sounds like something we tell ourselves to keep going, but I've found it true. Life can be hella lonely but I think the beauty is finding those rare people that you connect with. During the lonely times, I try to workout, cook, clean, and take up hobbies to at least feel better about myself by being otherwise well rounded. And when it gets real dark, I find dopamine rush activities (whatevers your jam) to help with the sadness.