Judge Thokozile Masipa must answer several questions to determine her ruling . If the answer is yes , beyond a reasonable doubt , Pistorius knew he was shooting at his girlfriend , then the judge will find him guilty of murder . If Pistorius knew he was shooting at Reeva Steenkamp , he committed murder . Comment: The sentence could be anything up to 25 years , depending on the verdict .
Judge Thokozile Masipa must answer several questions to determine her ruling . If Pistorius knew he was shooting at Reeva Steenkamp , he committed murder . Comment: The sentence could be anything up to 25 years , depending on the verdict .