The Pistorius problem

I don't know much about the law, but just relay what I've read about it in the press.In a murder trial the presiding officer has to be a High Court Judge (Judge Thokozile Masipa in the Pistorius case).This judge has to appoint two legal experts to assist her (assessors). Usually they have backgrounds in forensic science or psychology. They can overrule the desicions of the judge by simple majority.The two assessors for this case have been appointed some time ago, but have not been publicly identified.Judgement therefore is not the decision of one person alone. Thankfully.It seems as if this is going to be a difficult he said/she said case. Time will tell.Edited by Pressie, : Spelling

I doubt that. Not in Pretoria. The chances are better at finding a golf ball in the toilet on the second floor. Maybe she screamed at a golf ball.Look where he lived and where she was shot. Silver Lakes Golf EstatePistorius's home on estate voted most secure in South AfricaEdited by Pressie, : No reason given.Edited by Pressie, : Changed referencesEdited by Pressie, : One link did not work.

Legally, the two assessors can overturn the findings of the judge if they don't agree with it. Then the trial will go to a higher court.Edited by Pressie, : No reason given.Edited by Pressie, : No reason given.Edited by Pressie, : No reason given.

Yes, it does put a dent in the 'burglar' defense. The Estate employs more than one armed security guard, and I don't think they will all go on a break simultaneously.However, it could be an inside job. That's possible.In complexes such as the security complex I live in (normal people live in complexes; the rich in 'Estates' ), crimes are often committed by criminals who rent properties inside the complex with the aim of breaking into other properties. That's possible in the Pistorius case, too.Edited by Pressie, : No reason given.

If you look at the floor plan of the bedroom; you'll see that he had to move from the bed, around a corner or two to get to the door she was behind. Something doesn't add up in his story.Edited by Pressie, : No reason given.