Judge Delucchi, who presides over the Scott Peterson case, announced that he would give the jury the option to convict on a lesser, second-degree murder charge. As opposed a first-degree murder conviction which carries the death penalty sentence, second-degree murder convictions carry a 15-year sentence.
Do you think the judge did this because he feels Scott is guilty, and doesn't want a hung jury? In my opinion, a 15-year sentence could be as bad or worse than a death penalty sentence because the treatment he would most likely receive from other inmates wouldn't be so kind…
I know Court TV has updates during the day on this trial, but I'm usually at work so I don't really get a chance to catch them. I did hear though that they're giving their anchor, Catherine Crier, two timeslots (5pm-6pm & 8pm-9pm) to talk about that day's events during closings which start 11/1. Hopefully we'll see justice served!
Kiyoung80 said this in post #1 : Do you think the judge did this because he feels Scott is guilty, and doesn't want a hung jury? In my opinion, a 15-year sentence could be as bad or worse than a death penalty sentence because the treatment he would most likely receive from other inmates wouldn't be so kind…
I know Court TV has updates during the day on this trial, but I'm usually at work so I don't really get a chance to catch them. I did hear though that they're giving their anchor, Catherine Crier, two timeslots (5pm-6pm & 8pm-9pm) to talk about that day's events during closings which start 11/1. Hopefully we'll see justice served!
Kim...
He gave them the option because in most cases in California, a lesser sentence is always given. This was not given because he felt that a verdict wouldnt be reached for premeditation. A judge doesnt induce his feelings into a case in a manner such as that.
In my opinion, Court TV isnt the exact place to go if you want the truth. Youve probably been misled most of this trial if youve been hanging on to their every word.
As for what he will get...well, that I dont know...if you want justice served, then you have to know that the DA didnt come close to proving their case. If you are going strictly on your emotions, then I guess you are looking for a guilty verdict, and since the jurors are probably more emotional thinking than legal thinking, Im sure you'll get your wish...if that is indeed what your interpretation is of "justice served."
Legally though, Im not sure the DA proved premeditation....Im not even sure they proved second degree..manslaughter maybe, but that isnt one of their options....
Of course thats just my opinion....I could be wrong. (Dennis Miller)
"You might be the toughest little whacker. . .but in my world, you're about as worrisome as a cloudy day." (Dutch Dooley)
Scott Peterson and his attorney, Mark Geragos, foreground, listen to closing arguments Monday that painted Peterson as a man who lived a double life, lied at will and killed his pregnant wife. PAUL SAKUMA/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
mystic said this in post #2 : He gave them the option because in most cases in California, a lesser sentence is always given. This was not given because he felt that a verdict wouldnt be reached for premeditation. A judge doesnt induce his feelings into a case in a manner such as that.
WTF kinda of bs is this! Judges are not supposed to influence the jury in this way! I want this chump removed from the bench!!
slenderspender said this in post #3 : either way he killed Laci and then didn't call 911 to save his son that there is murder one. Ugh, I cannot wait until that sick SOB is convicted!!!
Senator said this in post #7 :
WTF kinda of bs is this! Judges are not supposed to influence the jury in this way! I want this chump removed from the bench!!
He isnt influencing them. He gave them an option because thats California law....not because he thought this would get him convicted.
Or maybe he did...who knows anymore with this case.
The police lied...the DA hid exculpatory evidence....nothing surprises me anymore on this one.
Of course thats just my opinion....I could be wrong. (Dennis Miller)
"You might be the toughest little whacker. . .but in my world, you're about as worrisome as a cloudy day." (Dutch Dooley)
slenderspender said this in post #12 : What's not only boring but also disgusting is YOU Mystic trying your ass off to defend a wife/baby killer. Get a grip on reality.
So unoriginal as always...
Of course thats just my opinion....I could be wrong. (Dennis Miller)
"You might be the toughest little whacker. . .but in my world, you're about as worrisome as a cloudy day." (Dutch Dooley)
11-01-2004 03:30 AM
Hung jury or NOT guilty.
