Judicial "that's the cops guys" ...
If you are involved in the legal system
- Find an advocate who understands FASD.
- Judges determine your sentencing if you get into trouble
- Legal people who understand FASD have more willingness to provide appropriate sentencing that will benefit instead of hurt you.
- Carry a medical alert card that states you have a disability and hand it to a legal professional when stopped.
- Do not talk until you have an advocate present.
Judicial community notes
A website by a lawyer who understands FASDs
from Susan Carlson, JD
- Inability to resist impulses can lead to shoplifting, not being able to think of consequences, and sexual offences.
- Poor memory retention and retrieval leads to probation violations, missed court appearances, false confessions, difficulty anticipating consequences of actions.
- Inability to function like their peers leads to depression, mental health problems, use of drug or alcohol, school problems, trouble with the law.
- Poor judgment and desire to please lead to aiding others in
offences, being a patsy for others, or participation in gangs. - Learning difficulties lead to not understanding the legal process.
- Communication difficulties lead to relationship problems
from public defenders and court personnel
- Advise court of friend’s medical diagnosis of FASD and supply appropriate paperwork as proof. Attend court proceedings to supply advocacy and understanding of process.
from police and security guards
- Avoid grabbing the person unexpectedly.
- Break down the steps you need person to perform one at a time, then when person complies, (lie on the floor) add the next step.
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