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Its sentencing time now in what has really been a long winded trial. From day one I said Oscar Pistorius would be found guilty of culpable homicide and get 5 to 7 years in jail. After a long drawn out trial I haven't changed my mind. The State have asked for 10 years in jail and the Defence have argued that correctional supervision and community service will be enough punishment.
We have have all heard and read the arguments and can make an educated guess as to the verdict - what do you think it will be?
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Friday 17-Oct-14
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Lourien said:
on Tuesday 21-Oct-14 09:00 AM
Lets looked at what happened, to be honest the court couldn't find him guilty for murder as they couldn't prove this that there were any intent, but they will have to find him guilty for culpable homicide. I say a minimum of 5 years jail time that will have a 2 year suspended sentence. This will give him about 3 years jail time in total.
Janine said:
on Tuesday 21-Oct-14 08:24 AM
I hope he goes to jail that will be justice he killed someone no matter who it is or was he needs to pay for his actions.
Otherwise people will kill more and get away more...
sheena said:
on Tuesday 21-Oct-14 08:22 AM
As I have said from the beginning he murdered an innocent woman whether is was on purpose or not he MUST pay for this actions. Cant wait to see what the outcome of this case is.
Mathilda said:
on Monday 20-Oct-14 02:26 PM
He must go to jail he murdered someone don't care what people say even if it was an accident or not he has to pay he was the one that pulled the trigger. I think he will get some jail time but he will have it good in jail special privileges.
Caron said:
on Monday 20-Oct-14 12:43 PM
On a side note; no convicted criminal may gain financially from his crime in terms of South African Law. That is to say, Oscar cannot write a "tell all" book, as he'd be gaining financially from the crime for which he has been convicted.
Dune said:
on Monday 20-Oct-14 12:27 PM
My initial thought was exactly the same as David's he will have a suspended sentence with house arrest, but after listening to the mitigation factors the past week I am a bit uncertain. I would say if not house arrest then 5 years imprisonment. Everything has already been taken away from him, he will live with it for the rest of his life, what more do they want to take away from him?
Cornelie said:
on Monday 20-Oct-14 12:27 PM
I really hope he just gets house arrest. House arrest is as well as Jail. Everything is all ready taken away from him, his whole humanity and he has lost everything why punish him more, Yes he did take someones life. But he needs to live with it for the rest of his life whether now how has a conscious or not. This is my opinion.
Sinead said:
on Monday 20-Oct-14 12:25 PM
I really don't think he will sit in jail for a long time. He will probably get 1 or 2 years. Definitely a suspended sentence. Maybe house arrest and community service.
I agree with Elektra, people will use this case to fall back on in similar situations. Sad really.....
david said:
on Monday 20-Oct-14 12:11 PM
in the beginning i said culpable homicide, and not a day in jail.
i'll stick with that.
certainly a fine, and possibly correctional supervision - he won't care too much about that.
fact is: he's a first time offender, has shown remorse, is not a danger to society, is not going to do this again, is famous and is not able bodied - will be a target in jail.
Cindy said:
on Monday 20-Oct-14 12:09 PM
I really do not know but I surely hope he goes to jail.
Elektra said:
on Monday 20-Oct-14 09:17 AM
Whatever the sentence, be it 1 day I hope he is shown no mercy, he took a life and for that he should be punished.
What a mess our Justice system will become, any one will now use this case as precedent to fall back on and shoot people through doors. Its pathetic.
Angelique said:
on Monday 20-Oct-14 08:48 AM
I am very indecisive, I'd say few months to a year in a prison either that or 1 - 2 years in prison. 7 years suspended sentence. He is most likely after being in prison, go under house arrest. In one of his 'family' members fancy mansion with nice food, luxury, full gym, internet etc! He will have a ball and possibly write that book everyone is speaking about. He will then request that he is allowed to run again and get away with it. To be honest, in South Africa unfortunately even through the court system murderers get away with things like this - even premeditated murder all the time. Oscar is unfortunately famous so people actually care if he sits or not.
Zindy said:
on Monday 20-Oct-14 07:13 AM
Regardless of his reputation i think this case should be treated like any other murder trial. Although I'm sure we all know whatever the verdict is there will be special treatment involved. There are just to many aspects in my mind that make me believe that this was premeditated. I don't think he will go to prison, if he does it will be for a minimal period of time.
Safia said:
on Sunday 19-Oct-14 12:49 PM
i think he will get 1-2 year of actual time in prison but most probably in a special compartment to be away from other prisoners who can potentially harm him.
Anna said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 05:03 PM
5 years in jail with a further 5 years suspended sentence
Nicky said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 05:00 PM
I think that he will get some time in jail. I think the fact that the trial was so hugely publicised would probably also have some bearing on the decision--taking into account the opinion of society.
patrick said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:59 PM
he is going to get a suspended sentence.
first offender who did not act intentionally who is prepared to community work.
Jessica said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:58 PM
I think he will get a light scentence like the one they offered 3 years under house arrest. Pathetic if you ask me
Joyce said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:55 PM
I think it will be correctional supervision and community service
Clare said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:54 PM
But still how can you go and offer money to people after you have killed there child.
Jolene said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:53 PM
I dont think hes going to jail, although I think he deserves it.
Henrietta said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:50 PM
I don't think his punishment is going to be harsh Like most I also say he's not going to sit long if he does go to prison. It sad that to know that justice in some cases doesn't get served......
Kaylee said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:46 PM
I am just reading the comments. I think its disgraceful that he was paying the family of Reeva R6000.00 a month. I think its a bit hypocritical that they now say its "blood money".
Jade said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:45 PM
Criminal law was certainly not my strong point, but I have to agree with Caron and Cathrine and say that there is a possibility that the sentence may be five years, but that he will not serve the full sentence.
I think that Ashleigh has made an interesting point about Oscar releasing a book after this, perhaps not even for money but an attempt to gain the favour of the public again?
Clare said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:45 PM
I have given up with this trial, he is so gonna get away with it and it so so sad i really really think that this man will get what he deserves one day. But i have to love that he offered his the victims family money.
Sorea said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:41 PM
I have to agree, but think it will be closer to 7 years. You cannot treat him any different from your average man on the street and taking all into consideration, house arrest and community service would be disgraceful and cause public outcry. I have to agree with what Caron said though, I think the majority of his sentence will be suspended and his actual jail time will be minimal.
Liesl said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:41 PM
I don't think the Judge is going to bring in a harsh sentence for him. My guess is a suspended sentence or community service.
Bianca R said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:39 PM
I can almost guarantee that he will not spend 1 day in jail and that just absolutely angers me. Apparently some prison inmates have already threatened his life and that puts him at risk. If you ask me, he deserves everything that he may get in prison but I do not believe he will even see the inside of a prison cell. Very sad but I believe he will get away without doing any "hard time."
Melissa said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:37 PM
I think he will definitely go to jail. I also wish the death sentence would've been in place for lawful offenders. They can't always get away with it. And money doesn't always make the world go round....
Thabitha said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:36 PM
I don't think he is going to prison maybe he is going to do community service
Catherine said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:35 PM
I honestly do not think he is going to do any jail term and if he does, it will be a slap on the wrist in the range of 5yrs, and half of that will be suspended.
Ashleigh said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:33 PM
Correctional Supervision and Community Service. Then a "Tell all" book to follow to make some money back that he has lost.
Sally said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:32 PM
I think the Judge will go for correctional supervision and community service.
Lizanne said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:31 PM
I also thought from day 1 that he is guilty. I actually expected a longer jainl sentence but I hope he gets the 10 year jail sentence for what he has done.
Kaylee said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:29 PM
In terms of sentencing I am also leaning towards the correctional supervision and community service.
Apart from the sentencing, I would just like to comment, that this trial has become seriously ridiculous! It has become a soap opera! I cannot actually believe Mikey Scholtz and Mark Bachelor made an appearance at court. I actually ended up walking past Mikey Scholtz and it was clear there was an ulterior motive there! I mean even Kenny Kunene made an appearance and the ex girlfriend releasing a book on the same day he was convicted of culpable homicide! Talk about people after the fame!
I am over it.
Whatever the outcome is, so be it!
The Dewani Trial has become far more interesting!
Brenda Du Toit said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:24 PM
From Day one I also thought he is guilty for Murder . I personally think he needs to go to jail for what he has done he took somebody's live he needs to get punish .
Sarah said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:23 PM
I am hoping he gets the 10 years but I doubt it. He will probably sit for 7 years.
Marisa said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:22 PM
To be honest, I did not follow this trial at all, all i know is that he killed his girlfriend who was in the bathroom and thought she was an intruder and that is about it.. But my opinion is why didn't he ask questions and then shoot,why did he just shoot, you don't know who it is.. He should have asked her then if she was in the Loo..
Caron said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:22 PM
With tears in my eyes; I agree with the 5 to 7 years and of those 3 years will be suspended and he'll actually sit for only 1 to 2 years.
Brenda vd Bergh said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:21 PM
At present I am leaning towards a suspended sentence, but after hearing Gerrie Nel's closing argument I actually just don't know. His punishment will however be light, of that I am quite sure?
Nikita said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:20 PM
For some reason I think this Judge is going to take a very Liberal approach to the sentencing. Considering the way she has handled the matter this far I think she might go for correctional supervision and community service. She will probably harp on the fact that he is capable of rehabilitation and that prison will not have a positive effect.
Lucretia said:
on Friday 17-Oct-14 04:20 PM
I cannot say what it will be but, I am hoping that the state gets the 10 years they have requested. I am one of those who is horrified that Oscar has pulled the disability card when all alone he fought for the right to compete with able-bodied people. He must sit.
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