Poll Guess Schettino’s Bill

[goboatingnow]

Originally Posted by Les Crawford

In Italy and France and several other European countries, you are guilty until proven innocent. This will be a long drawn out affair. He should be given life. The ships master has the responsibility, to the safety of his ship, passengers and crew at all times. This jerk was one of the first to leave the stricken ship. He should be put away for life.

Les

This is a utterly uninformed view of the basics of Napoleonic law. The basic presumption of innocence applies .

[sailorF54]

Originally Posted by deckofficer

I voted 5~10. He is still being arrogant which would work in a French trial, but probably not in Italy.

Tell me, when were you last put to trial in France ?

[sailorF54]

Originally Posted by goboatingnow

This is a utterly uninformed view of the basics of Napoleonic law. The basic presumption of innocence applies .

No, this is just plain 'ol latin bashing. And we are far too intelligent and literate to answer, except possibly with our wonderful sense of humor...

[Pelagic]

16 years is the winning Verdict
Hope his smug disdain for the safety of his passengers and crew is amply rewarded with the attentions of a few burly semen!