Posted On: November 8, 2008 by Stephen Bilkis

O.J. Simpson Case Kicks Off - Let A Nassau Criminal Attorney Handle Your Case

In an attempt to make sure that the jury was not seeking to make up for Simpson's criminal acquital on the 1995 murder charges in Los Angeles, the judge made sure to warn the jury that this criminal case was another criminal case and should be judged on it own merits. It was reported that Simpson's Criminal Lawyer and his defense team were happy about the judges comments.

Judge Jackie Glass said no to a request to ask jurors if they thought Simpson was a murderer. Attorneys for Simpson had made this request.

Glass then warned the panel not to try to get revenge for what happened before. She told the jurors to step down if they were seeking notoriety or wealth from convicting O.J. Simpson in this criminal case.
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In the Los Angeles case, the ex-football and tv star was acquited of murdering his one time wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and a colleague, Ronald Goldman. Simpson later had to pay up when he was found to be liable for their deaths in a civil case brought by the Goldman family.He was defended by the now deceased Criminal Lawyer, Johnny Cochrane

When the jury and six alternates are seated, the prosecutors will tell them that Simpson and Stewart, his co-defendant, broke into a room in a Las Vegas hotel last Sept. and that he and four other men and forcibly stole sports collectibles peddlers which O.J. Simpson claimed were previously filched from him.

The accused says he had no idea that any of his cohorts were packing arms and that he certainly didn't ask anyone to bring guns into the room.

Anytime you or a family member is arrested, hiring a Queens Criminal Lawyer is essential for you. Not having an attorney will lead to trouble in terms of not knowing your rights and options.

Simpson and Stewart have pleaded not guilty and long sentences if found guilty of any of the many felonies they face.

The firm of Stephen Bilkis & Associates and its lawyers with convenient locations in the New York Metropolitan Area including Rockaway Beach, NYC, can be of invaluable assistance to you if you find yourself a defendant in a criminal action. Facing charges without professional representation could lead to disastrous results.