This is fucking nuts. FYI, stalking most victims is a misdemeanor in Washington state unless the stalker has been previously convicted of stalking the same victim.https://twitter.com/komonews/status/1321113424965758977 …
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You see the problem here, right? If you generally can't be convicted of felony stalking without being convicted of misdemeanor stalking, and you can't be convicted of misdemeanor stalking if you're experiencing symptoms of *any* mental illness (yep, anxiety and depression too)...
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Specific carve-outs for domestic violence and DUIs. Other than that, misdemeanors would be essentially legal for anyone who can convince a judge they were experiencing symptoms of any mental illness when they committed the crime. Yes, including criminal harassment and stalking.pic.twitter.com/oBoezkiU9t
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For what it's worth, I've been diagnosed with both depression and anxiety in years past. I've experienced extreme financial insecurity and depended on friends for a roof over my head. I've never threatened physical harm to anyone. That's not how this works.
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The assumption, quite clearly, is that people struggling with mental illness cannot be expected to have dignity, character, respect for their fellow man or basic community-oriented values. It's not true.https://twitter.com/BishopFromArk/status/1321309388326535170 …
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We already make room for people whose mental illness is so severe and judgment-warping that they cannot determine right from wrong or understand the consequences of their actions. That's the appropriate standard. What's happened to us?
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Gov't sux.
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similarly, wouldn’t this also effectively legalize drug possession? “Ma’am, why do you have a baggie of heroin?” - Because I’m addicted to heroin, Officer. “Yes ma’am. Have a nice day.”
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Ah, but lots of drug charges are felonies! IIRC it was back during the War on Drugs that this was made so, and lots of people complain about this being stupid (20-somethings caught with a bit of weed get a permanent FELON status following them around, and employers can ask).
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Sorry I don't see the problem here but I typically agree with you. Could you clarify what I am misunderstanding:https://twitter.com/lolitsnotreal_/status/1321306322151874561?s=19 …
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what matters is what actually happens in these cases if DAs decide that a mental health defense will work, they won't even bother pressing charges if judges just ignore the existence of this category of defense, nothing changes the first one is concerning, and likely
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This is sick
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