The Real Pistorius Thread

[BlueAdder]

Chis got it wrong on the other thread saying Oscar had been found guilty of manslaughter.

He was actually found guilty of Culpable Homicide and also guilty of negligently discharging a firearm in a public place. i.e. in a restaurant.

[Andy68]

and as I mentioned in Marts thread may get up to 15 years or could get off with either a fine or suspended sentence!??

From the BBC

"Although he has been convicted of a lesser offence, it still carries a prison term of up to 15 years but, unlike murder, the judge may use her discretion and suspend the sentence or only impose a fine." - view external link

[pfclassof61]

Doesn't Mart drive a Pissat?

[fairy1980]

I'm no legal expert but isn't it known as manslaughter in British legal terminology.
But culpable Homicide if they are using scots law.

[chiswickmart]

Thanks Fairy - I did indeed put Manslaughter because that's what it basically is and was trying to be helpful.

Bladder is just being a nobber.

[Andy68]

[Jim]

So, just to clarify, there is no actual difference between culpable homicide and manslaughter?

[Scoular1]

Appently not...however Oscar didn't slaughter a man did he...definate wriggle room.

Also he didn't slaughter a Homo