<p>I think the Judge’s charge to the jury will be intersting. I dont know if Va has any standard wording, but it will be interesting to read how the judge explains the differences between Murder 1, Felony Murder, Murder 2 and the Manslaughter charges. </p>
<p>It will also be interesing to see what sentence Huguely recieves, if he is conducted of any offenses.</p>
<p>The jury instructions are largely boiler plate. They tend to just plug in the names. They will debate some words here and there and each side will want to tweak a few things, but there are model jury instructions from which to start. They have already agreed to jury instructions. The prosecution will want to hit home that, even if they find that it was an accident to kill her, that does not automatically rule out felony murder.</p>
<p>The trial must be agony for Love’s family. Oh I hope the jury reaches a just decision, and quickly. Would be wonderful if it was wrapped up by week’s end.</p>
<p>So - jury is deliberating - 4 options on the table - ranging from first degree murder down to manslaughter. And of course, not guilty of anything is also an option. I was surprised to read that if he is convicted of a lesser charge - manslaughter - and with credit for time served - 21 months - George could be a free man by the end of the week. I don’t believe that will be the outcome - but one never knows.</p>
<p>From ABC News:</p>
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<p>I would not want to sit on that jury. I am sure it is difficult for everyone involved.</p>
<p>Every time I see him in that giant sport coat and khakis that look to be two sizes too large, it gives me the creeps. If I were on the jury, the obvious attempt to manipulate would anger me.</p>
<p>If convicted no judge would risk that kind of public wrath unless he planned to retire next week. Out of the country.</p>
<p>Virginia is one of the few states in which the jury deliberates on the sentence and recommends it to the Judge. The Judge has the final say though.</p>
<p>The jury has reached a verdict and it is scheduled to be read within 30min.</p>
<p>Guilty of second degree murder.</p>
<p>Also guilty of grand larceny.</p>
<p>guilty 2nd degree murder and grand larceny</p>
<p>Very good. That should be good for 20+years.
Min 5, max 40.</p>
<p>they said from 5-60 years total…or something like that.</p>
<p>In Virginia second degree murder is 5-40 years. Grand larceny is up to 20 years.</p>
<p>The jury has a say in the sentencing, too. They could sentence tonight.</p>
<p>Yep, second degree. Exactly what I would have convicted for. </p>
<p>They must have thrown in the grand larceny because he was wearing that suit, Cartera.</p>
<p>Anyway, it won’t bring Yeardly back, but I hope the parents can grieve, now, in peace.</p>
<p>How much time can you reduce for good behavior?</p>
<p>Can you imagine how this has devastated these two families? My son played against his high school in lacrosse. Never have I seen such arrogance and entitlement from a group of people in my life. We actually had a parent walk all the way over to ask us where our school was located - it’s outside “the beltway” and we all laughed afterwards at his reaction.</p>
<p>I guess as a mom my heart goes out to both moms.</p>
<p>Usually sentence will be based on the higher charge with the other served at the same time. In a 2nd degree conviction case in Lynchburg recently the young perp got 20 years after testifying against two others involved. </p>
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<p>What is the difference between first and second degree murder in Virginia? I guess my question really is, what is the jury saying he is guilty of?</p>
<p>He did not plan to murder her (first), but he was responsible for her death(second).</p>
<p>Barron’s - that murder was young African American against an elderly white man. Statistics suggest it is not a good case for comparison.</p>