Do you think punishment given to convict was justified
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In arresting and sentencing the convict for ten years harsh imprisonment for ten years, just for stealing a loaf of bread for his sick wife was quite unjustified. It was mockery of justice. The judge must have looked into the motive and rationale behind the theft. Both proved the convict was innocent. The government at that time had failed to provide food security to the people of France. The prices of bread had soared beyond the reach and affordability of common people. The unemployment was widespread. In such conditions, he was compelled to steal bread for his ill and starving wife.
If I were the judge, I would have looked into these factors, and just pardoned and acquitted him with admonishment. I would, as a judge practice and observe the values of compassion, sympathy, forbearance, and kindness.Motive of punishment should be 'change in behavior' of criminal but that punisment made convict a wild animal. No the punishment given to the convict was not justified. It is too inhuman for someone who was caught stealing just to feed his sick wife .