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Long ago in a law seminar by a top pro from a name university made the point a single act of willful misconduct can get you fired...but a problem of abuse of alcohol or drugs may well trigger a host of legal protections . I'd not rush to volunteer confessions ..best to be truthful but not volunteer answers to questions not asked ....listen before you jump in.
What supposedly was the reason you were fired ?
IF you were assaulted by drunk husband that might be a pretty good reason for a bad day ....not that employers are supposed to put up with bad days ....they may not rise to gross misconduct or whatever standard is on CA books .
IF you were operating machinery it may be a different story.
BTW as to whatever you did in car was it on the clock or before you were in work ? A no show witness may be mere hearsay.