Listen "Can Circumstance Justify Crime?"
Episode Synopsis
An unemployed mother was charged with stealing food and hygiene items from a Brickfields supermarket. Initially sentenced to two months in jail, her punishment was reduced to six days after a judge ruled the original sentence too harsh. Her lawyer said she had just moved from Sarawak, her husband had only recently found work, and they’re supporting a baby and a sick, elderly parent.So we ask you: If someone gets involved in crime, should we consider their circumstances before punishing them? Where do we draw the line?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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