2nd lay jury trial gives man 4 1/2 years for attempted murder

Wednesday 12th August, 04:44 PM JST

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northlondon at 05:20 PM JST - 12th August

room for leniency as the murder attempt failed

Are they serious ? Is that a joke ? He got a lighter sentence because he didn't quite get to murder the guy !
ronaldk at 05:24 PM JST - 12th August

Rubber stamp. We'll see how this really works when they get a case in which guilt is in dispute.
norinrad21 at 07:10 PM JST - 12th August

room for leniency as the murder attempt failed

hahahahahaha Jesus Christ
Potsu at 07:23 PM JST - 12th August

Gee,that worked well.Surely the sentence was the established judges call.
bobbafett at 09:25 PM JST - 12th August

absolutely pathetic. He should be looking at at least 8 years for that.
PepinGalarga at 09:35 PM JST - 12th August

first time a victim is the witness? wow...
knews at 12:33 AM JST - 13th August

Obviously the sentence would be less because the victim didn't die. That is the same anywhere, right? I think it's a good thing that "regular" people are having a chance to be a part of the reality of life and the legal process. Of course it is tiring and draining but are judges superhuman? I bet they are happy that the burden of sentencing is being shared.
mummet at 03:07 AM JST - 13th August

why did it goto trial if he pleaded guilty?
Patrick Smash at 12:00 PM JST - 13th August

All countries have tougher sentences for murder than attempted murder. I don't know why, since it is often only luck that means someone does or doesn't die. If you attempt to murder someone, the sentence should be the same as if you actually managed it. Incompetence or luck should not be halving (or more) the sentences handed down.
Patrick Smash at 12:01 PM JST - 13th August

mummet

Because it is a very silly place with a very silly system. Silliness, that's why.
TheguyNextdoor at 12:04 PM JST - 13th August

Other jurors also expressed their emotions afterwards, saying they found the duty ‘‘physically and emotionally draining,’’ or they were ‘‘relieved the trial is over without any incident,’’ or that it was ‘‘too heavy a burden for ordinary citizens.’’

‘‘I am very tired and hopefully this will be the last duty for me.’’

This has to be some of the funniest mess I have ever heard. The juror system is a great opportunity for community memebers to speak and help law officals maintain safe communities from nuts like this. As you can see, they were so so tired.....WTF people, you only helped the judge give him 4 1/2 years and you are ok with that? I hope his four years goes quick and actually gets the job done next time, then see how tired you will be....Juror: "HOLY S%&^, we let him off and now he's killed 7 people" What a freaking wasted of time....
taikan at 11:32 PM JST - 14th August

mummet

why did it go to trial if he pleaded guilty?

The Japanese legal system requires that each person convicted of a crime must be proven guilty based on the evidence presented to the court. Therefore, even if a defendant pleads guilty, the prosecution must present evidence establishing guilt. To speed things up the evidence, which usually includes a confession admitting that the defendant committed specific acts sufficient to justify a conviction, is presented in written form. In the US, something similar is accomplished when a defendant is required to admit specific facts sufficient to prove guilt even after the defendant has entered a guilty plea.