The trial of Oscar Pistorius is nearing its conclusion after more than six months.

According to the BBC, the judge has found Pistorius not guilty of first-degree murder. Judge Thokozile Masipa now has two options from which to choose, she can either convict him or clear him of all charges.

Pistorius killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, early in the morning of February 24, 2013, while in his home. He shot her four times through a bathroom door. He says that he thought she was an intruder.

According to bbc.co.uk, in the South African justice system, a judge rules on the case, not the jury. The judge’s first option is to convict Pistorius for culpable homicide, meaning Pistorius was negligent but did not intend to kill. Her second option is to clear Pistorius of all charges. Judge Masipa has said that Pistorius acted too hastily, and his conduct was negligent, leading most news reporters to suggest she will convict Pistorius of culpable homocide, which could lead to either a jail sentence or a hefty fine.

Sophomore Andrew Obsitnik said, “[Pistorius] should be charged with murder. Even if he thought it was someone else, he shouldn’t have shot [Steenkamp] four times. Also, when he woke up in bed, he should have realized his girlfriend was not in bed with him.”