cshittyasklemmy·Shitty Ask Lemmybycm0002 If you're drink driving and hit someone, how can it be your fault? You were really drunk and didn't mean to.OQB @[email protected]View original on sh.itjust.works6Comments5
KKrudler lemmy.worldIt's not your fault. The infraction is drinking and driving. If you drink first then drive you're not really committing that infraction.5
bcovertigo lemmy.worldThe prosecution will try to prove that you're a mean drunk in that case, and that you did it to be an asshole intentionally. That's why it's imperitive to invite the judge out for drinks so they know how fun and cool you are first hand.2
ExtremeDullard piefed.socialI remember someone tried this defense in court in Japan in the mid-90s. I can't remember if it worked.1
ccm0002 replysh.itjust.worksYes, no, we're not putting a label on things right now, idk that's why I'm here!2
It's not your fault. The infraction is drinking and driving. If you drink first then drive you're not really committing that infraction.
The prosecution will try to prove that you're a mean drunk in that case, and that you did it to be an asshole intentionally. That's why it's imperitive to invite the judge out for drinks so they know how fun and cool you are first hand.
I remember someone tried this defense in court in Japan in the mid-90s. I can't remember if it worked.
Damn liquor! It did it! Not me! I swear, occifer!
Yes, no, we're not putting a label on things right now, idk that's why I'm here!