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.
