Sunday, 3 November 2013

Laura Szendrei Sentence.

Laura's killer received a sentence of life in prison with no chance of parole for seven years. I think this is an unfair ruling and the man should not be given a chance for parole. The crime he committed was heinous and he should not even be given the chance for parole. This murderer apologized, which you can read about in this articlehttp://www.news1130.com/2013/09/18/killer-apologizes-for-murdering-laura-szendrei/ .I think an apology proves mens rea and there was evidence to prove actus rea. Therefore he should not be given chance of parole.
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4 comments:

  1. Ashley7 November 2013 at 16:36

    Considering the circumstances, his sentencing was fair. After seven years, when the court appeals the case, the likeliness of the killer getting out if very slim. However seven years seems short, he should have at least gotten 10 years, especially considering that the approach to this second-degree murder was one that consisted a sexual content.

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  2. Jonathan B.11 November 2013 at 18:03

    I too think the sentencing was/is fair. Life imprisonment with no chance of parole for 7 years seems rather reasonable. Kelsey; you make the point that the killer should have no chance of parole whatsoever, and Ashley; you feel that 7 years may be a little short, and that 10 years would be better. Both are good ideas guys, and I too am torn between this. However for now though, the killer is guaranteed to spend 7 years in prison, and like you said Ashley, the chances of the killer getting out on parole in 7 years are very slim, and so who knows what will happen right? All in all though, good post Kelsey!

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  3. Anonymous12 November 2013 at 17:46

    I agree with you that 7 years in prison is too short for the crime that the killer committed. However I do not agree that he should not have any chance for parole. As Jonathan stated, the killer most likely wont get out on parole in 7 years. I believe he should have a chance of parole after 12 years or so. This longer sentence seems more fair to me. Anyways good post!

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  4. Ms. Snodden4 December 2013 at 17:51

    Allowing an offender out on parole and how long should he have to wait before he can apply is a great discussion to have. I would like to see all of you backing up and explaining your views more. Why should the length of time be longer or shorter before he can get parole? I would also like to clarify that after seven years the court would not appeal the case, but the offender will be eligible to apply for parole.

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