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Oct 3, 2008 11:44 pm US/Pacific

O.J. Simpson Case Charges, Penalties

(AP) 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.

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