A Judge in Las Vegas has sentenced OJ Simpson to 15 years concurrent sentence in prison for robbery and kidnapping. For a concurrent sentencing definition, go here. Though this may seem like little for what crimes OJ has committed in the past, to many this is sweet justice. However, this may not be even as bad as it sounds for the Juice. See pictures, video and more below.
OJ Simpson Sentencing Photo
Even though the sentence is for 15 years, what national reporting isn’t saying is that the Nevada justice system basically gives you one day off of that sentence for every good day served. Likely, OJ will see fresh air in around 7 ½ years. First offender murderers often only see 5-10 years, partially because of plea deals.
Simpson made statements before the judge this morning. He reportedly said, “ I didn’t mean to steal anything from anyone, I’m sorry.� Judge Jackie Glass threw the hammer at OJ Simpon. Verdict, “it was beyond stupid,� Mr. Simpson.
With the latest OJ Simpson trial now at a close, this writer personally believes little vindication has been given to the victims of his first crimes in the early 90s. There is even still room for reduction in sentence by appeal, though this is unlikely.
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OJ Simpson Court Photos
OJ Simpson Sentencing Video
December 8th, 2008 at 9:28 am
If one believes in our justice system, he or she fully accepts that O.J. Simpson has been sentenced to up to 33 years in prison for the 12 charges involving his attempt to steal/recover Simpson memorabilia. Charges include armed robbery and kidnapping, among others.
However, and this is the big however, the charges for which O.J. was recently sentenced do not include murder of Jessica Simpson and Ron Goldman.
No one believes more than I that O.J. was guilty of murder in the 1994 case. For God’s sake, there is no “reasonable” doubt about O.J.’s guilt when DNA evidence proved his guilt. The trial was a circus, and O.J. was a cocky, sick sociopath, in my opinion.
But how can I say that two wrongs make a right? As much as I’d like to see the Goldman’s achieve justice, sentencing O.J. to such an extreme amount of jail time for this latest crime does not do the trick.
According to legal standards, O.J. is a first time offender. How many rapists, armed robbers, child sex abusers, all kinds of other criminals, even murderers, are sentenced to less time than O.J.? How many repeat offenders are back on the streets committing the same types of crimes over and over again? I personally know some of them.
I don’t like him. He’s a sick man and I believe a dangerous man as well, but O.J. Simpson was unfairly sentenced in the armed robbery/memorabilia case. Furthermore, if it is true that no black people were on his jury, what kind of crazy set up for failure is that! An appeal is sure to succeed–for even the non-black jury alone.
December 8th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Cheri.
He had a chance at a plea deal that would of given him just a few years (2-3 I believe).
He was offered fairness and turned it down.
His past played little if no role at all in his sentencing. Had he taken the deal no one would be having a discussion as to whether or not his past played a role in the sentencing or if it was fair or not.
This narcissistic sociopath thinks hes invincible to the law and thought that any plea would be an unecessary admission.
If the evidence is as overwhelming as it was in this case and with audio and all the paticipants flipping on you and you challenege charges like armed robbery, kidnapping, 12 charges all together, it doesnt make the D.A. too happy to have to spend all that time and money pursuing the inevitable.
It pee’s them off big time.
The deal is if you fight this and loose were gonna give it all to you.
If you come clean and make this easier for all of us we’ll do the same for you.
A very important point most dont realize is that in a playground like Vegas where hotel room invasion robberies are probably contemplated and carried out more than any other part of the world you have to send a message that this kind of crime is one that should recieve less tolerance than most.
As far as the jury goes there was two alternate blacks who were dismissed. One for stating she could never pass judgement or some crap like that and the other one had a ton of excuses that changed with the weather.
I’ve had my home invaded, been held at gunpoint, tied to a chair with ice picks placed in the corners of my eyes and in my ears, was urinated on and beat senseless for hours.
I was pretty convinced I was going to be killed since I was the only witness.
Not a pretty feeling.
When you’ve been there then maybe you can decide better what is fair for O.J and what is not.
December 10th, 2008 at 1:02 am
I agree Cheri, OJ’s sentence is extremely obssessive for the las vegas crime. I think its only worth 1-2 years depending on the mood of the judge. Your arguments say it all. I was taken by the female judges commentary that she wasn’t doing this because of the LA case and OJ was arrogant and ignorant. She has reminded me that we give judges way too much power in these modern times to dole out arbitrary and capricious interpretations of justice. People should realize Las Vegas is a very conservative law and order place and you(the casino tourist) might be what stays in vegas on a trip where you think you can run wild. And yes if your black do your crime in LA where you’re more likely to have a black jury, not vegas where white carpetbaggers and descendents of cowboys and entreprenuers will judge you. Interestingly if the LA prosecution hadn’t moved the courtroom from Santa Monica nearest the crime in tony Brentwood to hellhole central city where the pool was more “citified” and south centrally, OJ probably wouldn’t have had jury nullification. I think we give too much power to our judges and it goes to their heads and then they use disingenuous arguments to say they have no role in the capricious nature of the judgement when common sense people look at them and say “what? how many years?”. The addition of the kidnapping charge for him saying to keep everyone in the room a short strong arm robbery while seems a mistaken charge to me. The judge may be right he is both ignorant and arrogant and in his own mind he probably doesn’t understand the boundries of right and wrong as his “needs” trumphs all. But the American people created him as a phenom, both his football wealth parlayed into movies and the wealthy party scene into a character so bold so brash he thought if he just said something was so, so it was. Kudo’s to your great analysis which is nice for a change as it deals with truths.
December 10th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
You all make excellent points on both sides of this. Certainly, OJ had an opportunity to plea out. He was arrogant.
But also remember that judges are elected in Nevada, which I think is a huge mistake. If she let OJ off easily, her opponents would slam her on that during the next election. Foolishness.
I live in Las Vegas. I have seen murderers get out of prison in 4-5 years. So it seems crazy that she would hand down such a stiff sentence. But in the final analysis, he got at least part of what he deserved for brutally killing two people. The jury in the original murder trial were just getting their payback for Rodney King. End of story.
December 16th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Can we discuss in further detail, please .. Nicole’s narcotic associates? Cocaine is big business, and takes lots of money to support. I was working at home during the beginning, and the ending of the trial; watched it entirely - never missed a minute. The verdict was called by a Jury. It was a great beginning to a never-ending guilt by popular vote. Let’s focus now on Nicole’s cocaine addiction, shall we?! Unless you live on the moon, it’s lucrative, and the associates are not serving on the Altar of saints. Her narcotic dealings must be brought to further light.
December 16th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Oh, Okay, Nicole’s drug dealers killed her while wearing size 12 Bruno Magli shoes, snuck over to OJ’s house, left a bloody glove, a trail of blood, and a Bruno Magli shoe imprint on the carpet of OJ’s white Bronco, with Nicole and Ron Goldman’s blood in the print. Oh ya, and OJ just happens to have the same pair of shoes and gloves.
Of course, with a combination of blood soak shrinkage, a plastic bag and OJ’s arthritis, the glove is a litte tight. It couldn’t have been OJ.
Then, years later OJ recounts the murder in a book. But still, he didn’t do it. Wow friend. It is a bit far fetched, don’t ya think?
December 30th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
although simpson may be guilty of the earlier crime there was one crucial mistake made by the judge.in her sentencing she reinerated that this case and sentencing was and had nothing to do with vindication on the murder case.the judge has total control of her court.everything that happens in the court is her responsibility.if as she was preaching that this trial had nothing to do with the first..why then were two people allowed to sit in her courtroom..both who werent even residents of nevada..the goldmans!I wouldnt say it if as a lawyer if couldnt prove it..OUTRAGEOUS BEHAVIOR by the judge..perfect appeal foder.