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DUI Verdict in Wild Hay Heist | Eureka News
A 60-year-old woman was convicted of DUI and driving with a BAC over .08 after her breathalyzer readings hit .13 and .12 — far above the legal limit. The arrest followed a bizarre incident where she allegedly tried to steal hay from someone’s property, fled when confronted, and later crashed into a ditch. Her defense argued necessity — claiming she needed to escape immediate harm — but the jury rejected it, ruling that you can’t invoke necessity if you’re the one who created the crisis. Prosecutors emphasized she initiated the trespass and confrontation, making her ineligible for the defense…
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