Upon sentencing the guy who killed Nathan, after the trial, the judge will review any Victim Impact Statements (VIS) that are submitted by Nathan's friends and family. This is a great opportunity for our voices to be heard and help keep this guy behind bars.
A VIS is a written statement that describes the harm or loss suffered by the victim of an offense. The court considers the statement when the offender is sentenced. The VIS is intended to give victims of crime a voice in the criminal justice system; it allows victims to participate in the sentencing of the offender by explaining to the court and the offender, in their own words, how the crime has affected them.
A VIS can be prepared by the survivors of deceased victims, by the parent or guardian of a child victim, or by a spouse, dependant or close relative of a victim who is incapable of making a statement.
If Nathan has touched your life in some way, please consider writing a VIS and contact me ASAP for further information. I'd like to collect all submissions by Friday, February 8.
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