Posted by gardenergirl on July 30, 2004, at 7:42:08
A man was facing the judge for his second DUI (funny, he seemed to have "forgotten" his first one, which was in a neighboring state). When the prosecutor stated what his blood alcohol level was, the brilliant guy said, "Your honor, I actually was the designated driver."
Snort! I don't think that helped his case! He said it proudly, like it was supposed to mitigate his circumstances or something. Sheesh. You certainly see some, er, interesting people in a courtroom.
Another defendant, who's toddler daughter was roaming the halls by herself wondered if the cleaning staff who took the girl to authorities would "keep her until my case is heard?" Um, yeah, no problem. How about I just take her home myself?
So anyway, why was I there? The driver who totalled my car seems to deal with his frequent tickets by getting a court date. Then he appears to hope that the officer and/or witnesses do not appear. He has had a number of tickets dismissed this way. He took one look at me sitting there and pleaded guilty. I got $6 for spending my morming there. Too bad it cost me $4.50 to park! I suppose I could get a cup of generic coffee.
gg
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