Has been found guilty of the murder of Reeva Steenkamp by the appeal court.
Has been found guilty of the murder of Reeva Steenkamp by the appeal court.
casman (03-12-15), willie wacker (03-12-15)
It does make a bit of a (bigger) arse of the law when they keep changing their mind.
Even when that “change of mind" is described as “an appeal”.
Last edited by SteveB; 03-12-15 at 09:17.
Stephanie (03-12-15)
Let's hope justice will be done this time.
Justice delayed is justice denied.
I wasn't there so I don't know what happened, but what I do know is dragging someone repeatedly through the courts isn't right either.
What about Double Jeopardy ?
Should that not apply ?
: once acquitted of a crime , you cannot be charged again for same said crime -- especially if already spent the Time ... ?
In this case I do believe the initial judgment was way too light , but the principle of the law should stand , no ?
( I'm going on US law , it might be diff in SA , though they are also based on the Old English common law , no ?) x
I do what I want. I cannot do otherwise.
casman (03-12-15)
'Appeal' usually works in trying to exonerate a person , or if there were some legal irregularities during Trial :
that could be either incompetent Defense , tampering with witnesses or evidence , etc .
Also , if New Evidence has been found or came to light since / after judgment ,
a new trial may be requested , and may be granted . It is rarely done though .
I am not familiar with SA law , but my understanding is that it is based on the Olde English Common Law ,
just as US Law is based on .
So I'm a bit confused how they can go ahead and 're-charge' a person for the same criminal action that he had already
'done the time for' .
: My confusion is only re the legality of the issue .
Morally -- I think he shoulda been sent up the river forever on the first go-round x
I do what I want. I cannot do otherwise.