1300 hp mercury comet brake failure crash

Who said anything about jail? Your only negligent if you kill someone? Have a nice day.
Build your case then...where is your victim what are you asking for in damages..."the car had a mechanical failure and my client was limping it home your honor.. "now what's your rebuttal? "Where does it say in California statute, that my client has to stop and get a tow?"... "I believe it is within my clients right to limp his car home your honor...and my client is willing to compensate the vehicle owner for all damages your honor..." this is about how it will sound in court. Opinions not backed by precedents and statutes are opinions...this is why citizens cant say what should happen in legal matters, perceived stupidity isn't a crime. if it were wed all be in jail.