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?

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Produced by: Evening Edition

Presented by: Sharaad Kuttan, Dashran Yohan

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Categories:  politics,  corruption,  controversies

Tags:  jail sentencing,  talkback tuesday,  crime,  theft,