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O.J. Simpson case charges, penalties


ASSOCIATED PRESS

9:41 a.m. October 4, 2008

O.J. Simpson and co-defendant Clarence “C.J.” Stewart were tried on the following charges and faced these possible penalties in a Sept. 13, 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 an additional 1-20 years, depending on the circumstances.

  Two counts of robbery with use of a deadly weapon, felony: mandatory 2-15 years in prison, plus a possible additional 1-15 years for use of a weapon.

  Burglary while in possession of a deadly weapon: felony, probation or up to 2-15 years.

  Two counts of coercion with use of a deadly weapon, felony: probation or up to 2-12 years in prison.

  Two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, felony: probation or up to 1-6 years.

  Conspiracy to commit kidnapping, felony: probation or up to 1-6 years.

  Conspiracy to commit robbery, felony: probation or up to 1-6 years.

  Conspiracy to commit a crime, gross misdemeanor: probation or up to 1 year in county jail.

  

Sources: Nevada Revised Statutes, Clark County district attorney's office


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