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