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2023-02-11 -Short Attention Span Theater-

That's one way to win a case! California man escapes DUI conviction by arguing driving drunk was necessary to 'escape two angry women' after his wife caught him in bed with a neighbor who kept her llamas at their ranch

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Posted by Skidmark 2023-02-11 03:57|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 'kept her llamas'
Is that a euphemism?

Posted by AlmostAnonymous5839 2023-02-11 09:45|| 2023-02-11 09:45|| Front Page Top

#2 Jury nullification or is this a new legal principle?

Posted by Mercutio 2023-02-11 10:07|| 2023-02-11 10:07|| Front Page Top

#3 "What would a reasonable person do?"

Posted by SteveS 2023-02-11 10:17|| 2023-02-11 10:17|| Front Page Top

#4 Given the particulars of the situation, WWJD doesn't seem a likely way to think about it.

Posted by M. Murcek 2023-02-11 10:23|| 2023-02-11 10:23|| Front Page Top

#5
"Your honor, my client had no choice but to down a few tequilas before he could even hold the wheel straight."

"That's the very definition of driving under the influence, counsellor. Why shouldn't we charge him?"

"It was the llamas, your honor. It was the llamas that's responsible! At best it's a case of unintended DUID. As per a recent judgement in ..."

"Wait. What? Y'know, I thought you said 'llamas'."

"That is correct, sir. The llamas. Now as I was saying, this recent judgement in the court of his honor..."

"What about these llamas?"

"Well, your honor. They have feelings too you know? The world is exceeding unkind to them and they're these cuddly stupid things with silly faces. Here, we have submitted a photograph. My client sleeps with a lady who cares immensely for them and..."

"Awww. Why didn't you say so? Case dismissed. You're free to go, mister."

Posted by Dron66046 2023-02-11 12:36|| 2023-02-11 12:36|| Front Page Top

#6 *giggle* Glad you’re back or recovered... or whatever it was that kept you from us this time, Dron.

Posted by trailing wife 2023-02-11 12:42|| 2023-02-11 12:42|| Front Page Top

#7 Ha ha. Just... 'off the grid' so to speak.

Posted by Dron66046 2023-02-11 12:46|| 2023-02-11 12:46|| Front Page Top

#8 He would be better off in jail.

Posted by Super Hose 2023-02-11 22:06|| 2023-02-11 22:06|| Front Page Top

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