The sentencing will proceed.
Smith asked the court to find all circumstances in aggravation true, including the crime had a high degree of callousness and they induced a minor to assist in the commission of a crime.
In response, Torres Stallings said there was on statement by the Wests' eldest child that his parents told him to be quiet. They didn't threaten the boy, she said.
The judge said all circumstances of aggravation have been proven for Trezell and Jacqueline West.
Brehmer said he has reviewed and considered statements filed on behalf of Orrin and Orson's biological family, the declarations and letters submitted on behalf of the Wests.
Hennessy said there is no cause not to proceed with sentencing and made no other comment.
Torres Stallings said she is asking the court to “fashion a scheme that involves some kind of probationary sentence” with minimal incarceration.
She acknowledged it's not usual for an attorney to ask for probation in a homicide case, but she believes this case was unusual in a number of circumstances. She said they have maintained from the beginning Jacqueline West was innocent.
Torres Stallings said she doesn't agree with the verdict but respects it.
“I understand the sanctity that is involved when 12 members of our community deliberate on a difficult case such as this.”
She said she's asking the court for the one and final request Jacqueline West has asked for, a “fair and just sentence.”
Live Updates: Sentencing for Trezell, Jacqueline West
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