You be the advocate

 The Roman soldier who speared and pierced Christ's side is being examined at Heaven's Gate if he is worthy to be given entry.  There seems to be no dispute he did not follow the commandment not to kill.  However, he was probably following the accepted routine for crucifixion procedures under Roman law. Besides,had he refrained from doing the coup de grace. he himself could have been subjected to harsh penalties for insubordination or non-compliance of his duties, Moreover, if he did not pierce the side of our Lord, then Jesus might not have died on the cross and may have even survived to marry Mary Magdalene (as surmised by many story tellers).  If you were the assigned guardian and judge at the Gate, what would you have done?