I say 0-5 years
I say 0-5 years
2 weeks community service
I don't think he is sentenced today. I think they have a few witness and arguments. Probably tomorrow.
I hope he gets the full 15 years but will probably get 5.
2 years of probation and anger management courses.
I have absolutely no idea how Judge Masipa will rule.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-29591517
Analysis by Andrew Harding, Africa correspondent, Pretoria
This was Oscar Pistorius's big chance to convince Judge Thokozile Masipa that he does not deserve to spend a day in prison for killing Reeva Steenkamp.
It seemed to go reasonably well for the defence. The athlete's first witness was trauma counsellor Lore Hartzenberg, who strongly implied that a "broken" Pistorius had been punished enough. Prosecutor Gerrie Nel, all snarls and scepticism, questioned her professionalism during cross-examination, but struggled to rattle her.
The next witness was an even tougher challenge for the prosecution, since he was a state employee appearing for the defence. Social worker Joel Maringa assessed what punishment was suitable. He recommended no time in prison, and three years of house arrest and community service instead.
Judge Masipa, as usual, was giving little away, but asked for more details about what "community service" might entail. If you're looking for clues, that may be the highlight from the first day - and remember, the prosecution has yet to call its own witnesses
OP found guilty. Weeks go by and the sentencing hearing starts. Wut? Why can't the judge rule on a sentence? What is there to talk about at this stage? Give OP 15 years and let him sit in jail while he appeals. Not sure how a rational person would believe that an individual firing four shots at a person behind a closed door didn't have an intent to kill. Again. Wut? Wacky trial. I hope the State appeals.
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