The judge is currently delivering her verdict.....Premeditated murder unlikely after the Judge questioned the reliability of several witnesses in court.
"However the judge could find him guilty of murder "dolus eventualis"
if she rules he fired four shots into a tiny cubicle in full knowledge and understanding that somebody irrespective of who was in there, could be killed."
Possible scenarios
Premeditated murder: Intended and planned to unlawfully kill Reeva Steenkamp, or an intruder......Mandatory life term - 25 years before parole
Common-law murder: Unlawfully intended to kill in the heat of the moment but without "malice aforethought". Either: Dolus directus (direct intention), shot at door intending to kill Dolus eventualis (aware of likely outcome), knew someone might be killed and still fired gun.......Minimum of 15 years up to 20 years, at judge's discretion
Culpable homicide (manslaughter): No intention to kill. Takes into account disability, but actions negligent and not in keeping with a reasonable person......Maximum of 15 years, possibly between seven and 10 years
Discharging a firearm in public: Two counts for allegedly firing a gun through a car sunroof and discharging a gun at a restaurant........A fine or up to five years - for each charge
Illegal possession of ammunition: In possession of .38 bullets for which he has no licence......A fine or up to 15 years