^^^^ The Crown is seeking a sentence for Scopelliti the equivalent of 11 years; the Defence, a sentence of 7 years. The judge has between now and Wednesday, September 5 to deliberate--the latter date is when Scopelliti will be sentenced.
He will get 1.5 days' credit for every 1 day in pre-trial custody (which includes up to his sentencing date of September 5; I've calculated close to 48 months). The two sides agreed to an additional 5 months of enhanced credit, which will reduce the length of time he is in the penitentiary to serve his sentence.
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Domenico Scopelliti was given a sentence of 10 years this morning in relation to the murder of his father-in-law, Rocco Zito.
Scopelliti was in detention for 951 days; therefore, he received credit for 1,426.5 days, or 47.5 months. He also received credit for another four months, for a total of 51.5 months.
Therefore, the total time he will serve in the penitentiary will be 5 years, 8.5 months. After he is released, he will be on probation for life.
