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Criminal defense attorney: Pistorius team should celebrate verdict

September 13, 2014 / 01:16

This episode discusses the verdict in the Oscar Pistorius case, focusing on the judge's decision regarding intent and negligence in the shooting.

The conversation highlights the judge's conclusion that Pistorius did not intend to kill anyone, which led to the dismissal of murder charges. The discussion includes the significance of the four bullet holes and the implications of negligence in the context of manslaughter.

Participants express their views on the evidence presented and the legal standards of proof required for a murder conviction. The episode critiques the judge's focus on reasonable doubt and the potential consequences for Pistorius.

Overall, the episode provides a legal analysis of the case and reflects on the broader implications of the verdict.

TLDR

The episode analyzes the Oscar Pistorius verdict, focusing on intent and negligence in the shooting case.

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1:16

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what the judge decided was that he had no intent to kill anyone but that his actions in shooting in the door were

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negligent and just shooting in the door itself once that results in a death that's their type of manslaughter or

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culpable homicide once she decided that pastorious did not intend to kill anybody that took both types of murder

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off the table I find it difficult to reconcile that the judge did not consider the four bullet Hol significant

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in my opinion the four bullet holes show an intent to shoot in a specific Direction knowing there was somebody

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behind that door that's the intent to kill that I would have found him guilty of second degree murder because of this

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is an example of a defendant getting the benefit of the state not proving their case Beyond A Reasonable Doubt there was

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a lot of evidence in this case that could have found Pistorius guilty but the judge focused on whether or not she

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was convinced Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and she simply was not as to his intent to kill as defense attorneys we always

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want to win these cases but they should be celebrating tonight this could have ended up much worse for Pistorius

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Episode Highlights

Judge's Decision on Intent
The judge ruled Pistorius had no intent to kill, leading to a manslaughter verdict.
“No intent to kill anyone but that his actions were negligent.”
@ 00m 02s
September 13, 2014
Four Bullet Holes
The significance of the four bullet holes was debated, suggesting intent to shoot.
“The four bullet holes show an intent to shoot in a specific direction.”
@ 00m 32s
September 13, 2014
Benefit of the Doubt
The case highlighted the challenge of proving intent beyond a reasonable doubt.
“This is an example of a defendant getting the benefit of the state not proving their case.”
@ 00m 46s
September 13, 2014

Episode Quotes

That's the intent to kill that I would have found him guilty.
Criminal defense attorney: Pistorius team should celebrate verdict
This could have ended up much worse for Pistorius.
Criminal defense attorney: Pistorius team should celebrate verdict

Key Moments

Negligent Actions00:08
Intent Debate00:34
Beyond A Reasonable Doubt00:50
Celebration for Defense01:07