Right about now,what would be going to Oscar'smind is some weighing far away from this world as he wait to hear the final say over his murder case..especially now that, the South African Judge Thokosile Masipa is due to give her verdict at the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius.
Putting it how is should be,analyst say,The Olympic double-amputee sprinter may face 25 years in jail if found guilty of premeditated murder.
Previously in court,the star denies intentionally killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day last year, saying he thought there was an intruder.
The judge could also find him guilty of culpable homicide, or manslaughter, for which he would face a long jail term.
for a better understanding of the various verdict,here's table reflecting all the possible scenarios
Possible scenarios | ||
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | What it means | Sentence |
Premeditated murder
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Intended and planned to unlawfully kill Reeva Steenkamp, or an intruder
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Mandatory life term - 25 years before parole
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Common-law murder
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Unlawfully intended to kill in the heat of the moment but without "malice aforethought". Either: Dolus directus (direct intention), shot at door intending to kill Dolus eventualis (aware of likely outcome), knew someone might be killed and still fired gun
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Minimum of 15 years up to 20 years, at judge's discretion
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Culpable homicide (manslaughter)
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No intention to kill. Takes into account disability, but actions negligent and not in keeping with a reasonable person
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Maximum of 15 years, possibly between seven and 10 years
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Discharging a firearm in public
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Two counts for allegedly firing a gun through a car sunroof and discharging a gun at a restaurant
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A fine or up to five years - for each charge
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Illegal possession of ammunition
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In possession of .38 bullets for which he has no licence
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A fine or up to 15 years
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