Dealer bought illegal substances with workers’ comp payment
September 10, 2009 by Fred HosierPosted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, Workers' comp
A man has been sent to prison after using money he received for a workplace accident to deal crack cocaine.
Andrew Holcombe of Bath, England, has been sent to jail for 18 months for dealing crack.
The 54-year-old said he bought the drugs after receiving compensation for a workplace accident. He claims he was just sharing the drugs with his friends.
Police found almost 22 grams of cocaine, weighing scales and £2,800 cash ($4,600) in Holcombe’s house.
His lawyer claims Holcombe turned to cocaine after suffering a serious workplace accident and becoming listless when he was laid up for six weeks.
He’d received £9,300 ($15,350) for the workplace accident.
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September 14th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Does it really matter if you bought the drugs with comp money or your paycheck? Isn’t it still illegal?
September 21st, 2009 at 8:01 pm
Wow! I am so surprised! If only someone should watch the welfare recipients so close!
September 24th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
exactly richard
October 19th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
The interesting thing is that the attorney tried to pass off the blame to the “workplace accident.” Isn’t personal responsibility the issue here? I’m with Richard here, illegal is illegal.