Trial Discussion Thread #59 - 14.21.10, Day 48 ~ sentencing~

[whiterum]

I could not make head nor tail of what was suspended and what was not but at least he's heading for a prison cell.

 

[JudgeJudi]

I just saw 2 years suspended on TV. Have I missed something?

 

[Angela Carr]

Well, it's better than no jail time. He will have time to reflect on what he's done. The Steenkamps have a life sentence.

 

[Ncl1968]

Oh 14 days to appeal..hmmmm

 

[Giles]

So, a minimum of 8 months in prison and the remainder could be house arrest.

 

[Gbtaketwo]

He could be out in 9 to 10 months !!
That seems shocking to me . Not long enough .

 

[Angela Carr]

5year imprisonments for the culpable homicide charge.

 

[lithgow1]

Barry Bateman @barrybateman · 40s 40 seconds ago
#OscarTrial Pistorius seemed almost resigned to the fact - there was no emotion on his face.


Barry Bateman @barrybateman · 3m 3 minutes ago
#OscarTrial Pistorius had a brief word with his Uncle Arnold, before being led downstairs. No indication at this stage of appeal.

 

[newone]

He looked catatonic!

I was wondering if he was heavily medicated

 

[AlexUK]

He didn't even get the chance to have a quick pray with his family....shame that!

 

[OZe]

I missed it. I looked away (at the work I should be doing) and he was gone.

At last!

 

[lithgow1]

David Dadic @DavidDadic · 4m 4 minutes ago
Have a listen to my thoughts on http://702.com now!

 

[Aika]

Asked uncle Arnold #Pistorius if there would be an appeal. He shook his head and said, "No".

https://twitter.com/SmithInAfrica/status/524481429070442496

Prof. James Grant:

Huh: "in the present case the aim was to shoot the intruder" - contrary to verdict.

https://twitter.com/CriminalLawZA/status/524476555826069504

IMO 5 years will most likely be reduced to 2

 

[Really?]

Wonder if we will be able to see his new bunk mates. Giggle

 

[lithgow1]

I find myself relieved OP got anytime jail time at all. Unbelievable.

Whoop saying OP not getting time for any hugs. Taken straight down to cells.

Does anyone have the whoop link - i can't find it. TIA

 

[james83]

Some on twitter saying he will be eligible for medical parole after 10 months?.

 

[KarenUK]

.. not even that .. 2 and a half .. it's disgusting.

It's a total disgrace - I'm just relieved he'll see the inside of a cell though to be honest, I wouldnt have been surprised at all if he'd been given the house arrest at all.

 

[Aika]

What?

So technically, after 8 months the DCS could determine that OP can serve the rest of his sentence at home. @OscarTrial199

https://twitter.com/bonglez/status/524481669584412672

 

[AlexUK]

I was wondering if he was heavily medicated

Could be. I never saw his facial expression change at all....just a couple of twitchy facial muscles once or twice!

 

[kaos]

Must keep remembering Reeva's final hours because I was nearly feeling pity for him. That'll no doubt turn into fury when he gets released early.