So does that mean put back for sentencing at a later date?Says case ended at 15:19
God knowsSo does that mean put back for sentencing at a later date?
That's my concern. None of the things he's done carry long sentences. Minor theft without violence. Low value items. Voyeurism - we don't even know if there are any aggravating features like filming or sharing the images that might push that up to the maximum for that. So it's not looking good in my opinion unless he's re-arrested.
@Newthoughts.Can you imagine if he walks.. I really thought the stealing money would carry sentencing weight but perhaps they have no real proof. Hope LE are quick to act if they have evidence it could be dramatic Unless his sentence involved receiving treatment for addiction in a unit somewhere as an inpatient?That's my concern. None of the things he's done carry long sentences. Minor theft without violence. Low value items. Voyeurism - we don't even know if there are any aggravating features like filming or sharing the images that might push that up to the maximum for that. So it's not looking good in my opinion unless he's re-arrested.
So does that mean put back for sentencing at a later date?
I'd guess to consider sentencing as well. I guess the Libby connection complicates what should be a simple case. Is he to be considered at risk if reoffending I wonder?Case ended at 15.19. Judge retired to consider sentencing, I think. Now adjourned, either through not time to make decision or because they have police rep there with a new warrant.
I would try and find a better source. An official one.Copied from Google
How long after a guilty verdict is sentencing?
A “not guilty” verdict will end the case. Sentencing: If a defendant is convicted by either pleading guilty to a charge, or by being found guilty after a trial, sentencing will take place about seventy- five days later if the defendant is in custody, or about ninety days later if the defendant is free??
@Cherwell.Is this official enough?I would try and find a better source. An official one.
So PR is now a convicted sex offender. So does that make an abduction charge just a little bit easier for LE? A potentially innocent man picking up a crying girl is different to a convicted sex offender.
So PR is now a convicted sex offender. So does that make an abduction charge just a little bit easier for LE? A potentially innocent man picking up a crying girl is different to a convicted sex offender.
I hope so too. I also wonder if the evidence for those offences will now be considered pertinent in Libby's case. Especially places he may have been.This is exactly what I have been saying to anyone who will listen for the past few weeks, and repeated my thoughts on her earlier. I am putting a lot of faith in LE here but I do honestly believe that his 'guilt' is exactly what they have been waiting for. Whether admitted by him or found guilty by a jury - he will now be classed as a sexual offender and I think that is the final nail in the coffin for LE's circumstantial case for the CPS to authorise charges relating to Libby.
I also believe that is the reason they are still holding poor Libbys body, as they strongly believe a charge is imminent.
Maybe the delay today is to give LE time to get everything finalised overnight for CPS to be able to charge him tomorrow?