Laura Babcock Murder Trial - *GUILTY*

[Nosey Parker]

BREAKING!!!!!

Lisa Hepfner‏ @HefCHCHNews
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For the above reasons, Judge is satisfied that #Bosma and #Babcock murders are sufficiently distinct to warrant consecutive sentences, "easy and overwhelmingly justified determination, in my view," judge says.

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For both though?

 

[brightii]

I obviously don't understand the sentencing process if the lawyers still have a chance to speak on the matter. I though Justice Code had already come to Court prepared to give his answer on consecutive or concurrent for each convict and was just reading his decision.

All MOO

 

[brightii]

For both though?

Sorry I edited that comment! Discussions are still ongoing.

All MOO

 

[redwing7225]

I obviously don't understand the sentencing process if the lawyers still have a chance to speak on the matter. I though Justice Code had already come to Court prepared to give his answer on consecutive or concurrent for each convict and was just reading his decision.

All MOO

Thank you, I was scratching my head about this as well.
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[Inspector_North]

I obviously don't understand the sentencing process if the lawyers still have a chance to speak on the matter. I though Justice Code had already come to Court prepared to give his answer on consecutive or concurrent for each convict and was just reading his decision.

All MOO

Exactly. I thought that was why he took a couple of week to decide?

 

[Ashley96]

[FONT=&amp]Adam Carter‏
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[/FONT][FONT=&amp]Again, so we're clear here -- Code has not handed down his sentence yet. #LauraBabcock

Get on with it Justice Code!

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[brightii]

Lisa Hepfner‏ @HefCHCHNews
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The alternatives are stark, judge says. The law should allow him to impose sentences partly concurrently and partly consecutively. Now this judge has to decide if 50 years parole ineligibility is just or too harsh. #Babcock #Bosma

A sentence must be proportionate to the gravity of the offence, and the degree of responsibility of the offender, judge says, still quoting case law. #Babock #Bosma

 

[Nosey Parker]

I obviously don't understand the sentencing process if the lawyers still have a chance to speak on the matter. I though Justice Code had already come to Court prepared to give his answer on consecutive or concurrent for each convict and was just reading his decision.

All MOO

Maybe Code is merely surmising the lawyers' previous claims?

 

[Monger]

Instead of working I'm hitting refresh on my screen every 20 seconds!

 

[andreww]

Maybe Code is merely surmising the lawyers' previous claims?

I think the lawyers are just spectators now. Code is jut putting his reasoning on record as this will likely be challenged.

 

[Jasper52]

For both though?

Judge says "consecutive sentences" (plural), so I take it he's referring to both. jmo

 

[Georgeo]

Instead of working I'm hitting refresh on my screen every 20 seconds!

You and a lot of us are doing the same thing.

 

[Alice Ramnit]

CP24 is saying that the sentence has already come down...then came a commercial break.

 

[brightii]

I'm getting the sense that Justice Code is feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders with this decision, and it seems he doesn't want to make such a harsh decision. Or maybe he just wants to make sure that once he shares his decision it will be difficult to challenge his extremely thorough and measured reasoning later on appeal?

All MOO

 

[Alice Ramnit]

CP24 is now reporting CONSECUTIVE life sentences for both!!!!!

 

[matou]

Yes!!! Both have consecutive sentences.

 

[brightii]

Lisa Hepfner‏ @HefCHCHNews
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The accused planned #LauraBabcock murder over several months, and after began planning the murder of #TimBosma. Added culpability, deserves separate punishment, judge says.

 

[musicaljoke]

https://mobile.twitter.com/AnnB03

AnnBr3 is reporting that the judge is going over 8 points, and that he's only at number 3, and that a decision has not yet been made.

 

[brightii]

Alex Pierson‏Verified account @AlexpiersonAMP
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I'm confused.. is consecutive confirmed? or not. It's being reported as confirmed.

Ann Brocklehurst‏ @AnnB03 46s47 seconds ago
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Ann Brocklehurst Retweeted Alex Pierson
He said earlier that consecutive is legally justifiable but has not yet given his ruling

Alex Pierson‏Verified account @AlexpiersonAMP
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Weird that it’s being reported as a done deal.

 

[Jasper52]

Code has now mentioned "second consecutive sentences" several times. He says they can be used as a deterrent for "serial murders."
by Adam Carter 4:05 PM