O.J. Simpson case charges and penalties
Saturday, October 4, 2008 9:41 AM PDT
By The Associated Press
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E-mail this articleO.J. Simpson and co-defendant Clarence “C.J.” Stewart were convicted of the following charges and face these possible penalties for a 2007 confrontation with two sports memorabilia dealers at a Las Vegas hotel:
Two counts of first-degree kidnapping, felony: life in state prison or a definite term of 15 years, depending on the sentencing judge’s discretion. Parole eligibility begins after five years. Use of a deadly weapon during a kidnapping can add one to 20 years, depending on the circumstances.
Two counts of robbery with use of a deadly weapon, felony: mandatory two to 15 years in prison, plus a possible one to 15 years for use of a weapon.
Burglary while in possession of a deadly weapon: felony, probation or as many as two to 15 years.
Two counts of coercion with use of a deadly weapon, felony: probation or as many as two to 12 years in prison.
Two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, felony: probation or as many as one to six years.
Conspiracy to commit kidnapping, felony: probation or as many as one to six years.
Conspiracy to commit robbery, felony: probation or as many as one to six years.
Conspiracy to commit a crime, gross misdemeanor: probation or as much as one year in county jail.
Sources: Nevada Revised Statutes, Clark County district attorney’s office
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