And Yet, You Keep Using It...

...and the courts keep accepting it:

Mitigating, Simon Lacey, said: "There have been long-term issues with the neighbour.

"Unfortunately, she has issues with drinking.

"The alcohol had taken over.

"If she was sober she would not have said those things. She knows it's no excuse at all."

But you clearly do. Because it works, doesn't it? 

Chairman of the bench, Stephen Corben, said: "We have listened carefully to Mr Oakley and have heard the stress and harm you have caused to [the victim]." He sentenced Stewart to a 12-month community order.

Stewart must complete an alcohol treatment programme for a period of six months, including 10 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days. She must also pay a £120 fine, as well as £45 in prosecution costs and a £95 victim surcharge. 

That'll work about as well as the last time she was up before you, I expect...