Pistorius prediction poll

jzee · 12/10/14 - 21:23

I know there's a thread but no poll, so here it is, how long do you think Pistorius will be sentenced for the crime of culpable homicide of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp?

QT 3.14 · 12/10/14 - 21:25

7 weeks.

too_much_coffee · 12/10/14 - 21:28

Non custodial sentence

I've got a horrible feeling that he may escape a custodial sentence and just get a fine.

Hypnodisc · 12/10/14 - 21:43

Non custodial sentence

Do any of us not from the Pistorious thread actually give a shit?

I've voted for 'no sentence'. It would be splendid if not just to wind up half of DS.

jzee · 12/10/14 - 22:01

7 to 9 years in prison

Hypnodisc wrote: »

Do any of us not from the Pistorious thread actually give a shit?

I've voted for 'no sentence'. It would be splendid if not just to wind up half of DS.

Thanks for your input ^_^.

Hypnodisc · 12/10/14 - 22:01

Non custodial sentence

jzee wrote: »

Thanks for your input ^_^.

Anytime

PrincessTT · 12/10/14 - 22:03

3 years in prison or under

I think he'll get 18 months.

Miss XYZ · 12/10/14 - 22:27

No idea. It's not something I've given any thought too.

Is there a prize for those who guess the correct sentence?

dekaf · 12/10/14 - 22:30

Non custodial sentence

I think he will get a suspended sentence. I really can't see them sending him to jail.

Danny_Silver · 12/10/14 - 22:32

4 to 6 years in prison

I voted between 4-6 years. I know I feel stupid.

He will get a few months, big fine, all his money and fame gone for a few years.

Then he will emerge with a book, tv presenter and a big Hollywood contract.

jzee · 12/10/14 - 22:36

7 to 9 years in prison

Miss XYZ wrote: »

No idea. It's not something I've given any thought too.

Is there a prize for those who guess the correct sentence?

No, except if it's me, I might buy myself a chocolate cake.

Its-Gillian · 12/10/14 - 22:43

Non custodial sentence

Non custodial, unfortunately! I don't agree with the culpable homicide verdict, I think it was murder but this isn't the thread for that! So yes, I think he will escape prison.

Lewi26 · 12/10/14 - 22:45

13 to 15 years in prison

Should be 15 years but we all know the piece of shit will walk

grauniad · 12/10/14 - 22:47

3 years in prison or under

I think, no matter what he gets, he will not be in prison in a week's time. Either he will get off without a custodial sentence, or will appeal, and then a bail hearing, then see you all back here in a year.

TardisSteve · 12/10/14 - 22:47

Non custodial sentence

jzee · 12/10/14 - 22:53

7 to 9 years in prison

I presume the prosecution has had to wait till sentence is passed before filing an appeal?

Anika Hanson · 12/10/14 - 23:00

Non custodial sentence

He'll get nothing

sandy50 · 12/10/14 - 23:50

4 to 6 years in prison

jzee wrote: »

I presume the prosecution has had to wait till sentence is passed before filing an appeal?

Yes they will have to.

Billy_Value · 12/10/14 - 23:54

i don't really care tbh and i find the OP trial thread quite disturbing

egghead1 · 12/10/14 - 23:56

Non custodial sentence

If any custodial sentence his passed-literally any- his counsel will appeal and we will be here next year no further forward.

Welcome to fame and money.

Dr. Claw · 12/10/14 - 23:57

electric chair - fry him

AnnieBaker · 13/10/14 - 00:03

Non custodial sentence

dekaf wrote: »

I think he will get a suspended sentence. I really can't see them sending him to jail.

I voted the same - seems we all expect this as it's all turned out to be a complete farce.

The only reason I can think for them giving him a short spell in prison is that it may discourage an appeal. But of course it would have to be a special prison due to his disability and fame. Probably his uncles house. It will all have been prearranged ...

feckit · 13/10/14 - 00:09

Non custodial sentence

Day 1 of sentencing.

"Blah, Blah Blah".........tea break..........."Blah, Blah Blah".........lunch....."Blah, Blah Blah"........adjourn

Day 2 of sentencing.

"Blah, Blah Blah".........tea break..........."Blah, Blah Blah".........lunch....."Blah, Blah Blah"........adjourn

Day 3 of sentencing.

"Blah, Blah Blah".........tea break..........."Blah, Blah Blah".........lunch....."Blah, Blah Blah"........"Mr Pistorius you are free to go"

Flat Matt · 13/10/14 - 00:13

3 years in prison or under

grauniad wrote: »

I think, no matter what he gets, he will not be in prison in a week's time. Either he will get off without a custodial sentence, or will appeal, and then a bail hearing, then see you all back here in a year.

Yep, this is the most likely scenario.

Flat Matt · 13/10/14 - 00:14

3 years in prison or under

feckit wrote: »

Day 1 of sentencing.

"Blah, Blah Blah".........tea break..........."Blah, Blah Blah".........lunch....."Blah, Blah Blah"........adjourn

Day 2 of sentencing.

"Blah, Blah Blah".........tea break..........."Blah, Blah Blah".........lunch....."Blah, Blah Blah"........adjourn

Day 3 of sentencing.

"Blah, Blah Blah".........tea break..........."Blah, Blah Blah".........lunch....."Blah, Blah Blah"........"Mr Pistorius you are free to go"

I agree.

How the hell does it take 3 days to sentence someone who was found guilty weeks ago?

Pea1 · 13/10/14 - 00:14

Non custodial sentence

I became cynical about the judicial system after watching the O J Simpson trial and if he can get away with it I think it extremely likely that Pistorius will receive a a non custodial sentence. Totally happy to be proved wrong though.

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