lol I was so tired and really didn’t want to see this client today but I f’ed up and told his gf I was on my way to the jail he was in. when I got there it was after 5, shift change, and dinner so I kindaaaa asked them to “turn me away”
still have to go back tomorrow but man I did not have the energy for this dude today
turns out he dug a big hole and dragged me down into it by giving me a serious ethical dilemma! thanks client
lol I was so tired and really didn’t want to see this client today but I f’ed up and told his gf I was on my way to the jail he was in. when I got there it was after 5, shift change, and dinner so I kindaaaa asked them to “turn me away”
still have to go back tomorrow but man I did not have the energy for this dude today
I think y’all will be so happy to know that kyle—yes, that kyle—has been voted out of office AND replaced by a personal friend of mine
it’s been a long time coming
have you ever driven 4.5 hours one way to argue a motion to suppress only to be told the clerks never accepted the filing so, even though the state has been on notice for over a week, you just… drive back?
because I have 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃
at least my girlfriend didn’t turn into the moon I guess
have you ever driven 4.5 hours one way to argue a motion to suppress only to be told the clerks never accepted the filing so, even though the state has been on notice for over a week, you just… drive back?
because I have 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃
you know what I truly think has helped me so much as a PD?
being fucking annoying. with no shame.
I’ll bug the shit out of someone until I get an answer. I’ll ask question after question after question of a judge, prosecutor, client, whatever until I understand or they tell me to f off.
idk if it’s being a little sister or just a relentless advocate for my clients but it has gotten me a lot in this job
Self improvement is great but ultimately? you have to accept your self. Yes you can eat better, exercise more, read more, set boundaries, love your self, but it all comes down to this. Some days you won’t have the energy to do any of these things. And you’ll look in the mirror and think that this is not enough. That’s a lie. The biggest love for self is to live slowly. To rest. To really rest. Have a nap. Eat what makes you feel good. Read if you want to. Embrace yourself and accept that you cannot and will not be ever be perfect. Accept that you are good enough. You don’t need to keep busy all the time. you don’t need to go out all the time and post on instagram. You don’t need to journal if you don’t want to. You don’t need to make art if you don’t want to. Breathe, give yourself grace and compassion. Give yourself the love and tenderness you so badly need. Be gentle with yourself. You are trying and it is good enough. You are good enough.
A beautiful poem that illustrates my point
Happy tax season to my US followers
I love this because when I say “everyone has broken the law” I mean if you haven’t broken any other law, you’ve definitely lied to the IRS, even if accidentally
Absolutely nothing like calling a shithead officer a liar in open court
Was it karma or just a stupid coincidence that my wife and I got stopped today 😂😂
Absolutely nothing like calling a shithead officer a liar in open court
very strongly considering / 99% sure I want to make the switch from PD to private. I would take primarily court appointments. I know the counties in my area are really hurting for good (/not ancient) court appointed attorneys. I would keep retainers low. I know I can do this and still make more money with similar time/energy as I am now, while focusing more on casework and less on admin bullshit (hopefully)
has anyone made a similar switch? any thoughts/advice?
For reference, the federal minimum wage would have you earning roughly on average $1,256.66 a month
It’s recommended your rent only be 30% of your total budget, so with an average monthly rent of $1,827 that would mean your average renter’s monthly income should ideally be $6,090
That would be roughly $35.13 hourly or $73,080 annually
However, the average renter’s household income is only $42,500 annually or $20.43 hourly (as of 2019 according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey)
This means either rent prices are too unsustainably high and price gouging or wages are too unsustainably low and predatory
Or both
(Hint: it’s both)
not to mention most apartments won’t even allow you to apply unless you make 3 times rent.
People wonder why people sell drugs
this client I have makes me want to cry every time I meet with him just bc of his shitty situation but today he told me some heavy shit and now I’m eating my feelings :)))
no other sure-fire way to ruin a holiday than to put two district court dates, back to back, right afterward
every single time, without fail, EVERY SINGLE FUCKING TIME I start to relax, feel like I’ve got shit handled, etc… juvenile detention hearing.
