Tax Court Lets DUI Driver Write Off Car Damage

Today's Wall Street Journal reports that the U.S. Tax Court last week allowed the driver of a car to write off thousands of dollars of damage after he totalled it while under the influence. The reason? Driving after drinking doesn't amount to willful negligence in itself.

Excuse me. Repeat that again.

Driving after drinking doesn't amount to willful negligence in itself.

What could be more negligent than getting behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated? And willful ... well unless that gentleman was forced at gunpoint to get behind the wheel of the car and drive, then his actions seem awfully willful.

Nearly 30 years after our battle began, this attitude remains prevelant in our justice system. Make a difference now. Join MADD's battle to eliminate drunk driving once and for all. We need your help to stop injustices like this from continuing in courtrooms across the country.