LAS VEGAS (AP) – O.J. Simpson and two co-defendants face the following charges and possible penalties in the alleged Sept. 13 armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers:
– Two counts of first-degree kidnapping with use of a deadly weapon, a felony, carrying the possibility of life in state prison or a definite term of 15 years, depending on the sentencing judge’s discretion. Parole eligibility begins after five years.
– Two counts of robbery with use of a deadly weapon, a 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, 2-15 years.
– Two counts of coercion with use of a deadly weapon, a felony, 2-12 years.
– Two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, felony, 1-6 years.
– Conspiracy to commit kidnapping, felony, 1-6 years.
– Conspiracy to commit robbery, felony, 1-6 years.
– Conspiracy to commit a crime, gross misdemeanor, 1 year in county jail.
Nevada state law allows probation for convictions on the lesser charges, but not for kidnapping with use of a deadly weapon and robbery with use of a deadly weapon.
