Pistorius Gets 5 Years Imprisonment: 10 Months In Jail And The Rest At His Home (?)

Double-amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to 5 years in prison by Judge Thokozile Masipa, for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day in 2013,

Below were what she considered before imposing her sentence.

1. Culpable homicide - 5 years in prison

2. For the Tasha shooting which he was found guilty for - 3 years in prison, wholly suspended for 5 years with conditions. The two sentences will run concurrently. His family is not planning to appeal.

The shocking part is’; He will serve a minimum of 10 months in jail, after that, he'll be sent home to serve the remainder of his sentence under strict supervision controls. This will be up to South African Correction Services.

According to the judge, "I am of the view that a non-custodial sentence would send a wrong message to the community,"

Masipa said after summarizing parts of the case and explaining why she reached her decision. "On the other hand, a long sentence would not be appropriate either as it would lack the element of mercy."