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Uncle Mick · 28-09-2007, 20:05

In this weeks Accy Observer there is a story regarding a drunken mother arrested following an argument on her own doorstep. The defence solicitor said, and I quote " I cannot add much to this case but my client has not been before the court before and is in receipt of benefits"

Now I can understand the not being before the court bit, as it shows the defendant is not an habitual criminal, but being in receipt of benefits?. Does this mean that people on benefits are regarded as criminals or are they frequently drunk which mitigates there anti social behaviour?

Maybe any Accy Web members who are in receipt of benefits would like to comment... providing they are not plastered or causing a breach of the peace.

28-09-2007, 20:05	#1
Uncle Mick Full Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: "Up here in the North of England" Posts: 703 Liked: 3 times Rep Power: 1919	...And For The Defense... In this weeks Accy Observer there is a story regarding a drunken mother arrested following an argument on her own doorstep. The defence solicitor said, and I quote " I cannot add much to this case but my client has not been before the court before and is in receipt of benefits" Now I can understand the not being before the court bit, as it shows the defendant is not an habitual criminal, but being in receipt of benefits?. Does this mean that people on benefits are regarded as criminals or are they frequently drunk which mitigates there anti social behaviour? Maybe any Accy Web members who are in receipt of benefits would like to comment... providing they are not plastered or causing a breach of the peace. __________________ " Crashes "