topic Re: Oscar Pistorius... in Community Chat

Oscar Pistorius...

Charming1 — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 23:39:29 GMT

is facing sentencing tomorrow. I heard on tv he could get anything from prision time to a suspended sentence to community service.

Re: Oscar Pistorius...

Krimpette — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 23:46:41 GMT

My guess (and it's only my guess, of course) is that he'll get community service. From an article I read recently about their prisons, I really don't think the judge will send a man in his physical condition to one of their prisons. JMHO.

Re: Oscar Pistorius...

terrier3 — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 23:52:56 GMT

On 10/12/2014 Krimpette said:
My guess (and it's only my guess, of course) is that he'll get community service. From an article I read recently about their prisons, I really don't think the judge will send a man in his physical condition to one of their prisons. JMHO.

What's wrong with his physical condition?

He's an athlete!

Re: Oscar Pistorius...

chessylady — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 04:24:20 GMT

He's a high profile Olympic hero over there. He will get community service and the victim's family will have to sue him for damages. Just like in America, the quality of justice depends on your bank account.

Re: Oscar Pistorius...

Lindsays Grandma — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 08:30:04 GMT

On 10/12/2014 chessylady said: He's a high profile Olympic hero over there. He will get community service and the victim's family will have to sue him for damages. Just like in America, the quality of justice depends on your bank account.

I agree with you, my gut feeling is community service based on exactly what you said.

Re: Oscar Pistorius...

Nuttmeg — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 11:48:29 GMT

On 10/12/2014 terrier3 said:
On 10/12/2014 Krimpette said:
My guess (and it's only my guess, of course) is that he'll get community service. From an article I read recently about their prisons, I really don't think the judge will send a man in his physical condition to one of their prisons. JMHO.

What's wrong with his physical condition?

He's an athlete!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB_g-RSIGfM

Re: Oscar Pistorius...

TaxyLady — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 13:54:15 GMT

On 10/12/2014 terrier3 said:
On 10/12/2014 Krimpette said:
My guess (and it's only my guess, of course) is that he'll get community service. From an article I read recently about their prisons, I really don't think the judge will send a man in his physical condition to one of their prisons. JMHO.

What's wrong with his physical condition?

He's an athlete!

Trying going a day without legs and see if you don't reconsider this to be a physical condition.

Re: Oscar Pistorius...

LilacTree — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 15:40:17 GMT

On 10/13/2014 TaxyLady said:
On 10/12/2014 terrier3 said:
On 10/12/2014 Krimpette said:
My guess (and it's only my guess, of course) is that he'll get community service. From an article I read recently about their prisons, I really don't think the judge will send a man in his physical condition to one of their prisons. JMHO.

What's wrong with his physical condition?

He's an athlete!

Trying going a day without legs and see if you don't reconsider this to be a physical condition.

And I doubt they would allow him to use his prosthetics in jail. I'm not an advocate, but it's a reality.

Re: Oscar Pistorius...

BeckiWV — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 15:42:52 GMT

On 10/13/2014 Ford1224 said:
On 10/13/2014 TaxyLady said:
On 10/12/2014 terrier3 said:
On 10/12/2014 Krimpette said:
My guess (and it's only my guess, of course) is that he'll get community service. From an article I read recently about their prisons, I really don't think the judge will send a man in his physical condition to one of their prisons. JMHO.

What's wrong with his physical condition?

He's an athlete!

Trying going a day without legs and see if you don't reconsider this to be a physical condition.

And I doubt they would allow him to use his prosthetics in jail. I'm not an advocate, but it's a reality.

They might be considered as potential weapons maybe.

Re: Oscar Pistorius...

minkbunny — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 16:04:22 GMT

On 10/12/2014 terrier3 said:
On 10/12/2014 Krimpette said:
My guess (and it's only my guess, of course) is that he'll get community service. From an article I read recently about their prisons, I really don't think the judge will send a man in his physical condition to one of their prisons. JMHO.

What's wrong with his physical condition?

He's an athlete!

Have you ever personally dealt with the after effects of an amputation?

Do you not consider that an altered physical condition?

Re: Oscar Pistorius...

Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 16:48:50 GMT

Has he been sentenced yet?

Re: Oscar Pistorius...

reese2 — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 16:53:13 GMT

On 10/13/2014 minkbunny said:
On 10/12/2014 terrier3 said:
On 10/12/2014 Krimpette said:
My guess (and it's only my guess, of course) is that he'll get community service. From an article I read recently about their prisons, I really don't think the judge will send a man in his physical condition to one of their prisons. JMHO.

What's wrong with his physical condition?

He's an athlete!

Have you ever personally dealt with the after effects of an amputation?

Do you not consider that an altered physical condition?

If not, I am speechless, Minky.

Re: Oscar Pistorius...

muttmom — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 16:55:49 GMT

On 10/13/2014 minkbunny said:
On 10/12/2014 terrier3 said:
On 10/12/2014 Krimpette said:
My guess (and it's only my guess, of course) is that he'll get community service. From an article I read recently about their prisons, I really don't think the judge will send a man in his physical condition to one of their prisons. JMHO.

What's wrong with his physical condition?

He's an athlete!

Have you ever personally dealt with the after effects of an amputation?

Do you not consider that an altered physical condition?

I had my leg amputated when I was in high school. If I killed someone, I'm sure I'd be sent to prison.

Re: Oscar Pistorius...

missy1 — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 17:03:47 GMT

My guess since he is a star, he will have community service. He essentially got away with m*rder. IMO.. He better have a bodyguard, because someone will want to even the score.

Re: Oscar Pistorius...

Topaz Gem — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 17:09:01 GMT

I also think he'll get away with it.

Re: Oscar Pistorius...

minkbunny — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 17:09:23 GMT

On 10/13/2014 muttmom said:
On 10/13/2014 minkbunny said:
On 10/12/2014 terrier3 said:
On 10/12/2014 Krimpette said:
My guess (and it's only my guess, of course) is that he'll get community service. From an article I read recently about their prisons, I really don't think the judge will send a man in his physical condition to one of their prisons. JMHO.

What's wrong with his physical condition?

He's an athlete!

Have you ever personally dealt with the after effects of an amputation?

Do you not consider that an altered physical condition?

I had my leg amputated when I was in high school. If I killed someone, I'm sure I'd be sent to prison.

I was not commenting on the sentencing procedure, just terrier's comment asking what was wrong with his physical condition. Am amputation is an altered physical condition, not meaning one cannot commit a crime, of course.

Re: Oscar Pistorius...

minkbunny — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 17:11:10 GMT

reese, To be honest, most of what terrier posts leaves me speechless.

Re: Oscar Pistorius...

muttmom — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 18:32:14 GMT

The networks seemed to indicate his sentence could come any minute. I read an article it could take up to a week.

Re: Oscar Pistorius...

Charming1 — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 19:07:30 GMT

On 10/13/2014 muttmom said:
The networks seemed to indicate his sentence could come any minute. I read an article it could take up to a week.

I just heard this on tv.

I also just read an article on CNN saying they're done for today and will continue tomorrow.

Yesterday it sounded like today he'd be sentenced. I'm a bit confused here! lol

Guess each side is still making arguments.