Pickton - Murderer of 49 women ("Was gonna do 1 more - make it an even 50")

[Fake Boris]

Originally posted by Winston


Which of course has absolutely no connection to the question of whether a sentence of death is right or wrong, appropriate or not, just or unjust.

Sure Winston.

[Asher]

Personally, I'd rather we introduce hard labour camps in the NWT over the death penalty -- Rura Penthe style.

[Dinner]

This thread title could have been great but instead it is simply bland. Check out CG to see how it could have been done.

[Asher]

If I wanted a bland title, I could've gone with "Oerdin gives love tips" or "Oerdin explains the secret to TV infomercial success". Instead I went for a substantive title.

[BeBMan]

Just looked briefly into the article - no liberal arts degree?

[Asher]

Nope, but he was a hippy.

[Wezil]

Originally posted by Asher
Nope, but he was a hippy.

Giving the rest of us a bad name.

[DinoDoc]

Originally posted by Asher
Yes. He can also be established as a "dangerous offender" and never be released even if he is technically eligible for parole.

What are the requirements for such a designation?

[Wezil]

Originally posted by DinoDoc
What are the requirements for such a designation?

Short answer?

The prosecutor asks the court to order an assessment.

Assessment is completed and judge determines.

[Asher]

Originally posted by DinoDoc
What are the requirements for such a designation?

http://www.psepc.gc.ca/prg/cor/tls/dod-en.asp

[KrazyHorse]

Originally posted by Winston


Which of course has absolutely no connection to the question of whether a sentence of death is right or wrong, appropriate or not, just or unjust.

You are incorrect.

[Winston]

No. Justice is usually meted out on the basis of crimes already committed, not pending the likelyhood of future crimes.

Of course, this all depends on how highly you value said justice over the need to nurse and cuddle up to the poor criminal and his modest hopes for a happy and joyful future.

[Fake Boris]

Crimes already commited are relevant because they can help to determine the likelyhood of future crimes, Winnie.

[Flubber]

Originally posted by Wezil
I'm wondering why a plea deal wasn't struck.

I can't imagine Pickton beating all charges and I don't see the expense being worthwhile for the Crown.

NO plea deal because I imagine that the Crown would not agree to anything less than him spending all his remaining days behind bars. Since that is EXACTLY what he would would get if found guilty, I don't see what the Crown could offer for a guilty plea

[Flubber]

Also I think its smart that they only charge 6 at one time. THis way, if he walks on some stupid technicality, they can always charge him on some of the other 43.