New tactic by Pistorius defence

crystalhunt

15 May 14 00:57

Joined:

Date Joined: 25 Apr 04

| Topic/replies: 6,682 | Blogger: crystalhunt's blog

things not looking good for the blade runner so they ask for a psychiatric assessment. Judge can hardly refuse.

Pause • Switch to Standard View New tactic by Pistorius defence

Report naydam • May 15, 2014 8:37 AM BST

I thought it was the prosecution who suggested it was necessary because the defence were trying to claim a lifetime of insecurity and fear of attack since losing his legs. The prosecution said that such 'facts' could not be used as evidence unless they were the results of a proper investigation. Hence the need for an assessment.

This is only what I THINK happened. Could easily be totally wrong. It wouldn't be the first time!

Report BrendanScrote • May 15, 2014 11:39 AM BST

I believe you are correct naydam

Report ebulGery • May 15, 2014 11:41 AM BST

insanity his only hope imo

Report Ovalman. • May 16, 2014 9:13 AM BST

He can always claim he was legless when he done it

Report Facts • May 16, 2014 9:16 AM BST

You are absolutely correct naydam.

Report Wesdag • May 16, 2014 1:53 PM BST

He's defence tried to slip in the fact that OP has allegedly got an anxiety disorder as a fall back option for any possible appeal, that is, his anxiety disorder was not taken into account at the trial.

Report Crisp77 • May 16, 2014 2:12 PM BST

The defence still has the 'under the spell of a witch doctor' card to play.

Report curious-cat • May 16, 2014 2:24 PM BST

take away his legs and put him in an open prison

New tactic by Pistorius defence

Wonder