No difference

Of course Hans Reiser should be given a brake on his sentence for showing authorities where he buried his wife. What difference does it make? Instead of being denied parole in 25 years, he will just be denied after 15 years.

David J. Chetcuti

Concord

Full sentence

Hans Reiser took the life of a person who had the right to live.

His act of murder also caused physical and mental anguish to her family and friends. This offense is punishable in the state of California by definite laws prescribing its consequences.

Producing a body for the authorities does not resurrect Nina, nor does it make him anything less than a murderer. His sentence should match his crime in full measure.

Helen Pereira

Martinez

No leniency

To give Hans Reiser a reduced sentence is not only absurd, it is a disgrace to Nina, her children, and surviving relatives.

Reiser not only killed his wife in cold blood, he deprived his children of her love and presence in their lives. He caused immeasurable pain and agony for his children and Nina's family.

He took a life he had no right to take, he lied when he plead "not guilty" and perjured himself on the stand when he said he didn't know where she was.

Had Reiser shown sincere and honest remorse for his actions, perhaps I

He did not accept responsibility for his actions. He did not say "I am so sorry that I killed Nina and deprived our children of a life with their mother. I am sorry for the pain and agony I have caused them and Nina's family." Reiser is sorry that he got caught.

Reisner deserves no leniency. I hope the judge sees through this manipulation, refuses to accept the plea agreement, and sentences Reisner to the maximum sentence allowed by law.

Richard A. Nahm

Brentwood

Fluid morality

The deal the prosecution and Hans Reiser made is a reflection of a world where morality is fluid and God is ignored.

Premeditated murder should not be rewarded, but the legality of the agreement must not be discounted.

Diana C. Rentz

Walnut Creek

Talk about justice

So Hans Reiser may be given a break on his sentence for showing the police where his wife's body was buried. Does that mean she is less dead?

I can't believe why a man that is guilty of killing his wife is less guilty because he produces the evidence. His wife is dead and he killed her. What more is there to say.?

Dorothy M. Brown

Antioch

Obscene offer

The most obscene aspect of the Hans Reiser "plea bargaining" was the DA's original offer of a three-year sentence (and credit for time already served) if Reiser admitted to the killing and would lead the officials to the body. This would have meant that he would've been free in a short time.

I know that convictions drive the politics of prosecutors, but isn't there a sense of justice along with convictions?

Fortunately for all concerned, Reiser turned down the offer but whatever prompted such a ridiculous proposition in the first place?

That is the real story that needs further exploration!

Warren Rose

Martinez

Follow agreement

Hans Reiser and the prosecution entered into an agreement whereby Reiser would reveal the location of his wife's body and waive his right to appeal of his first-degree murder conviction in exchange for having his sentence reduced to what would be imposed under a second-degree murder conviction.

Reiser has provided the location of where he buried Nina Reiser and the judge should now sentence him under the agreed-to guidelines.

As distasteful as this scenario is, the people of the state of California gain the advantage that no money will be spent fighting a certain appeal by Reiser.

Nina Reiser's children and family can find closure in knowing the truth of what happened to her. Hans Reiser will eligable for parole after 15 years, although it is unlikely he will ever be granted it until he is a very old man.

Randy Weeks

Clayton