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Eddie, as I understood it, these were the charges he faced (copied from the DT website).
Verdict What it means Sentence
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: Shot door intending to kill, or 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
Sorry it hasn't copied very well, lost the structure, but you get the gist.