JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- Oscar Pistorius murder trial began a new phase Monday when the Olympic athlete arrived at a state psychiatric hospital for a monthlong evaluation whose terms have been described by some as favourable to the double-amputee runner. Pistorius, who killed girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in his home last year, sat in the passenger seat of a black sedan and spoke on a cellphone as he arrived behind a police van at Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital in Pretoria, the South African capital. The judge who will deliver a verdict in the case asked the hospital to determine if Pistorius had a mental disorder at the time of the shooting, which could affect whether he should be held criminally responsible. Pistorius must arrive by 9 a.m. and can leave by 4 p.m. each weekday, and has weekends off under an order from Judge Thokozile Masipa. Pistorius, who is free on bail, has been staying at the upscale Pretoria home of his uncle. Pistorius outpatient status troubles some experts who say 24-hour observation is common in state psychiatric facilities. In the evenings, nursing staff can get additional insights into a patients mental state that complement formal questioning and other tests during the day, say the experts. "There is a benefit" to the after-hours observation, said Lee-Ann Hartman, a clinical psychologist who has worked in state psychiatric facilities. Masipas instruction came after a psychiatrist testified that Pistorius, who has said he feels particularly vulnerable because of his disability and long-held worry about crime, had an anxiety disorder that could have contributed to his shooting of Steenkamp on Feb. 14, 2013. The judge was responding to a prosecution request for an independent inquiry, based on concern the defence would argue Pistorius was not guilty because of mental illness. Prosecutors allege Pistorius killed Steenkamp intentionally after a late-night fight, but the athlete says he mistook his girlfriend for a dangerous intruder hiding in a toilet cubicle when he shot her multiple times through the door. There is a long waiting list for observation cases at state psychiatric hospitals and Pistorius assessment will be faster because he does not need a hospital bed, said Gerhard Grundling, chair of the Clinical Psychology Forum, a South African group. He said the observation will likely include blood tests and possible brain scans and that more specialists, including a neurologist, can get involved as needed. Additionally, in such observations, social workers gather "collateral information" in interviews with friends, family and others, according to Grundling. Other trials had been delayed for nearly a year because of patient backlogs at state mental health facilities, said Jack Bloom, an opposition member of the provincial legislature. "Everyone should be equal before the law, no matter how famous," Bloom said, urging authorities to explain the runners "preferential treatment" as an outpatient receiving speedy observation. Pistorius faces 25 years to life in prison if convicted of premeditated murder. Trial proceedings resume June 30. The high-security Weskoppies hospital was called the Pretoria Lunatic Asylum long ago. Accounts described crowded, unhygienic conditions and staffing shortages there during the 1899-1902 Anglo-Boer war, though conditions later improved. In the 1950s, two medical experts at Weskoppies wrote in South Africas medical journal that it was undesirable to house criminal suspects together with mentally ill patients who had not been charged with any crime, but noted the advantage of 24-hour scrutiny. "Under these conditions," they wrote, "any attempt to evade criminal responsibility by simulation of mental disorder is fraught with extreme difficulty." David Alaba Bayern Munich Jersey . 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One which the Vikings arent too eager to see again, as they plan to have Peterson in the lineup next week. That QB Matt Cassel struggled (19-for-36, 202 YDS, 1 TD, 4 INT) could have influenced the decision. 3. Saints RB Mark Ingram (104 YDS, 1 TD, 14 touches) suffered a hand injury that will cost him about a month; Khiry Robinson, and Pierre Thomas somewhat, should see an uptick in production. Chargers RB Ryan Mathews (57 YDS, 13 touches) left Sundays win over Seattle with a knee injury, opening the door for Danny Woodhead (60 yards, 12 touches) and especially Donald Brown (31 yards, 10 touches) to get more action in the San Diego backfield. Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles suffered an ankle injury against Denver, giving Knile Davis (105 YDS, 2 TD, 28 touches) the chance for a career day. Dolphins RB Knowshon Moreno suffered a dislocated elbow against Buffalo, leaving Lamar Miller (53 YDS, 13 touches) to be the primary ball carrier for the Dolphins, who have also re-signed Daniel Thomas while Moreno is out for the next 4-8 weeks. 4. Cincinnati ran over Atlanta Sunday, with Bengals RB Gio Bernard (169 YDS, 1 TD, 32 touches) and Jeremy Hill (96 YDS, 1 TD, 17 touches) putting up big numbers. It was all the more important for Cincinnati since Bengals WR A.J. Green left the game early with a toe injury. With Green out, that should mean more looks for Mohamed Sanu (3 REC, 84 YDS, 1 TD) who also threw a 50-yard pass to Brandon Tate against the Falcons. 5. Dallas leaned heavily on their running game at Tennessee, with Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray (173 YDS, 1 TD, 30 touches) leading the way. When QB Tony Romo did throw the ball, 14 of his 29 targets were to WR Dez Bryant (10 REC, 103 YDS, 1 TD). 6. There has been lots of talk of the impending demise of Chargers TE Antonio Gates, who showed that he still has it against Seattle (7 REC, 96 YDs, 3 TD). Getting big games from Gates and QB Philip Rivers (28-for-37, 284 YDS, 3 TD; 17 YDS, 11 carries), against Seattles vaunted defence, was a surprise. 7. With Doug Martin sidelined by a knee injury, Buccaneers RB Bobby Rainey (174 YDS, 25 touches) had a huge game against the Rams. Rainey had a couple of 100-yard rushing games last season too, so hes a pretty nice option as Tampa Bays number two back. 8. Rams WR Tavon Austin left Sundays win over Tampa Bay with a knee injury, but WR Brian Quick continued to produce (7 REC, 74 YDS) and fill-in QB Austin Davis (22-for-29, 235 YDS, 0 TD, 0 INT) held his own, though Rams coach Jeff Fisher says that Shaun Hill will still be the starting QB when healthy. 9. Packers WR Jordy Nelson (9 REC, 209 YDS, 1 TD) was targeted 16 times against the New York Jets. 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As long as Bell is productive, its easy to see Bush losing touches. Also, Saints WR Marques Colston was not targeted once against Cleveland, ending a streak of 86 straight games with a reception. 13. They didnt do much for three quarters, but Bears QB Jay Cutler (23-for-34, 176 YDS, 4 TD) and WR Brandon Marshall (5 REC, 48 YDS, 3 TD) engineered a big comeback, against a good team on the road, with Sunday nights win at San Francisco. Marshalls explosion was particularly crushing for fantasy owners that might have, considering the late start, decided to sit him when he barely practiced all week. 14. Ravens RB Bernard Pierce (103 YDS, 23 touches) emerged as the primary option in Baltimores backfield in Week Two, ahead of Justin Forsett (72 YDS, 12 touches) against Pittsburgh Thursday. Both have value, but its looking like a time share. 15. Patriots RB Stevan Ridley (101 YDS, 1 TD, 25 carries) and WR Julian Edelman (90 YDS, 1 TD, 7 touches) were New Englands offensive leaders at Minnesota. Ridley had one 100-yard rushing game last season, but hes battling with Shane Vereen (40 YDS, seven touches) for playing time, so any optimism has to be cautious. 16. Giants TE Larry Donnell (7 REC, 81 YDS) had another productive game for the Giants, giving him 12 catches for 137 yards (on 17 targets) through the first two weeks. Last season, Donnell finished with three catches for 31 yards (all in Week Two vs. Denver), so he is becoming a viable contributor, albeit as part of a struggling Giants offence. 17. Cardinals QB Carson Palmer was a surprise scratch, with a shoulder injury, so Drew Stanton (14-for-29, 167 YDS) steered the Cardinals offence against the Giants. 18. Bills RB C.J. Spiller (78 YDS, 13 touches, 102-YD kick return TD) and Bills rookie WR Sammy Watkins (8 REC, 117 YDS, 1 TD) had big days in Buffalos surprisingly easy win over Miami. 19. Jets WR Eric Decker (5 REC, 74 YDS, 1 TD) suffered a hamstring injury against Green Bay. Jeremy Kerley (3 REC, 22 YDS, 8 targets) was the only other Jets player to be targeted more than three times by QB Geno Smith. 20. Browns ILB Karlos Dansby (12 tackles, 1 sack), Cardinals DE Calais Campbell (10 tackles, 1 sack), Falcons ILB Paul Worrilow (14 tackles), Dolphins OLB Jelani Jenkins (14 tackles), Jaguars FS Josh Evans (14 tackles), Buccaneers FS Dashon Goldson (11 tackles, 1 FR), Titans SS Bernard Pollard (11 tackles, 1 sack), Bills OLB Preston Brown (13 tackles), Cowboys ILB Rolando McClain (7 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT), OLB Donta Hightower (8 tackles, 2 sacks), Cardinals ILB Larry Foote (8 tackles, 1 INT), Panthers DE Mario Addison (3 tackles, 2.5 sacks), Bengals SS George Iloka (1 tackle, 2 INT). 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