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September 21, 2004

High heels as DWI defense

Durham, N.C., attorney Bill Thomas managed to get a client's drunk-driving case tossed out of court by arguing that she failed the field sobriety test because her 3 1/2-inch stiletto heels made it impossible for her to walk a straight line and turn around without stumbling.

Thomas raised other issues as well, as the Durham Herald Sun notes in great detail, but it's his unprecedented argument about footwear that's getting the most attention.

Category: You can't make this stuff up
Posted by Brian Chin at September 21, 2004 10:00 AM
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Sober drivers cause more accidents every day than drunken drivers.

Ever been to Redmond, WA? Most people round there are too dumb to operate a motor car.

Posted by: wonderwall at September 25, 2005 10:28 PM

Sober drivers cause more accidents every day than drunken drivers. Ever been to Redmond, WA? Most people round there are too dumb to operate a motor car.

Posted by: qwerty at September 25, 2005 10:31 PM
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