<p>To me - being found guilt of 2nd degree murder and grand larceny sounds like a fair verdict by the jury - finding it interesting that the talking heads are calling it a victory for the defense - I guess because he was not convicted of 1st degree murder with a life sentence. The sentencing range of 5 to 40 years is incredibly broad - will be interesting to see the jury recommendation and what message they are sending with it. I understand that the judge has several months to formally pass sentence after the jury recommendation tonight - it can be reduced - but not increased by the judge.</p>
<p>I do not think he went there to kill her. Unfortunately, he did not come to his senses and get help for her. This is a tragedy.</p>
<p>So the sentences (2nd degree murder + larceny) can be served concurrently rather than stacked on top of each other, correct? Should he be sentenced to hypothetically say 20/8 to be served concurrently, when, approximately, will he be eligible for parole?</p>
<p>The Cavalier Daily just reported Love’s mother is before the jury now.</p>
<p>I think they reached the right decision. First degree would have meant he planned to kill her in advance. This is clearly a person with self control issues, and I believe he was unable to control his emotions and anger when she would not let him in (hence beating the door down because she wouldn’t let him in). </p>
<p>Huguely has been in jail almost 2 years. So, he hasn’t had alcohol in that long. I wonder if his personality has changed in that time? </p>
<p>I ache for her mother, of course, but also for his. On top of the grief, his mother will also have to live with the shame the rest of her life.</p>
<p>I agree with everyone that says they grieve for both mothers. Both have now lost children. I hope that he is able to get help for his alcohol and self control issues while in jail…often both can get worse.</p>
<p>Well, that makes it interesting, eh? Still have a white victim and a young attractive one at that. More important than the killer. Whites killing whites do not get off easy. Blacks killing blacks–maybe.</p>
<p>Thanks, MD Mom.</p>
<p>Thanks for reporting the verdict and potential punishments.</p>
<p>The jury recommends sentence of 25 years for second degree murder and 1 year for grand larceny.</p>
<p>You were close Barron’s. I’m surprised they recommended that much time. I was thinking more along the lines of 12-15.</p>
<h2>Interesting, Robert Chambers, of the NYC preppy murder fame, plead quilty to manslaughter, and was sentenced to 5-15. Numerous problems in prison, served almost the entire 15. Once out, got in more trouble, now serving a seperate 20 year sentence. Chambers was not from money, but his mom got him into prep school, and his looks opened doors.</h2>
<p>The judge can still reduce the Huguely sentence, dont know if he/she will. </p>
<p>Anyone know, does VA give time off for good behaivor? Not that I am expecting good behavior.</p>
<p>I am curious as to whether the prosecution ever put a deal on the table.</p>
<p>The Judge told the jury he would not be eligible for parole.</p>
<p>I just read that no one testified on behalf of Huguely in the sentencing phase. His father didn’t show up for the verdict. It seems that someone from the family could have testified to how alcohol had affected him and changed him and that they would be there to support him when he gets out of prison.</p>
<p>I am surprised no one from Huguely’s family begged for mercy either. Lawyers out there, was there some reason not to? Could the prosecution ask them questions about Huguely’s background? Previous incidents?</p>
<p>I think the years are fair (though I still would’ve voted for the chair if I was on the jury)… I hope he doesn’t get out early.</p>
<p>seems like an appropriate and fair verdict. glad to see justice being served and that the jurors apparently never bought the “blame the victim” nonsense the defense attempted. it is quite interesting noone spoke up for George. Wonder what they were actually thinking and feeling…</p>
<p>No parole? Got to love Virginia. They do not screw around with criminals. Have seen it time after time compared to Washington which is way too soft.</p>
<p>I’m impressed that the jury was smart enough to convict him of grand larceny. I’m not familiar with Virginia law, but in many places, that means he is guilty of felony murder. So, even if there were some error in the charge for 2d degree murder, he wouldn’t go free since he was in effect also convicted of felony murder.</p>
<p>Wow, jury deliberations, a verdict, and a sentence all in the same day! Well done, Virginia.</p>