If OJ Simpson Admits To The Double Murder What Can Happen...?

[JamesG]

At this point it looks like OJ will be spending the rest of his life behind bars. With nothing to lose or look forward to in the future, what can happen if OJ makes an official confession saying that he committed the double murder of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman of that day?

Now, I am no legal expert but I am aware of the double jeopardy clause which means that you cannot be put on trial again for the same crime.

If OJ ever owns up to the murders, is he free from more legal trouble surrounding that case?

[Zoneboy]

My guess is that OJ could confess to the Pope himself and nothing would be done. I heard he's eligible for parole in 9 years so spilling any beans might not be in his best interest.

[TripperFan]

Originally Posted by JamesG

At this point it looks like OJ will be spending the rest of his life behind bars. With nothing to lose or look forward to in the future, what can happen if OJ makes an official confession saying that he committed the double murder of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman of that day?

Now, I am no legal expert but I am aware of the double jeopardy clause which means that you cannot be put on trial again for the same crime.

If OJ ever owns up to the murders, is he free from more legal trouble surrounding that case?

I don't think so. Yes, there is the double jeopardy clause, but if he were to confess, then that clause is null since they wouldn't have to try him if he confessed to a crime - just sentence him. And since there's no statute of limitation for murder then yes, I would think they would just add time onto his time already. But as Charles said, wouldn't be the smartest idea going.

Besides, with his ego, I'm sure he's convinced himself that he didn't commit those murders. You'll never hear of him admitting to anything - other than being stupid - which is even more obvious than him being a murderer.

[catlover79]

Originally Posted by TripperFan

I don't think so. Yes, there is the double jeopardy clause, but if he were to confess, then that clause is null since they wouldn't have to try him if he confessed to a crime - just sentence him. And since there's no statute of limitation for murder then yes, I would think they would just add time onto his time already. But as Charles said, wouldn't be the smartest idea going.

Besides, with his ego, I'm sure he's convinced himself that he didn't commit those murders. You'll never hear of him admitting to anything - other than being stupid - which is even more obvious than him being a murderer.

I totally agree. He'll never admit anything.

[JamesG]

Originally Posted by TripperFan

I don't think so. Yes, there is the double jeopardy clause, but if he were to confess, then that clause is null since they wouldn't have to try him if he confessed to a crime - just sentence him. And since there's no statute of limitation for murder then yes, I would think they would just add time onto his time already. But as Charles said, wouldn't be the smartest idea going.

Are you sure about that? Statute of limitation for murder means they don't have an amount of time to get their case together against you before taking you to trial. I'm not sure how that applies for murders "after" you were already put on trial and found not guilty. Since he can't be put on trial again and face sentencing for it, I am not sure murder statute applies.

Have people ever confessed to a crime after being found not guilty for it and/or acquitted of charges?

[Zoneboy]

Originally Posted by JamesG

Have people ever confessed to a crime after being found not guilty for it and/or acquitted of charges?

On their deathbed most likely.

[robyrob]

Originally Posted by JamesG

Are you sure about that? Statute of limitation for murder means they don't have an amount of time to get their case together against you before taking you to trial. I'm not sure how that applies for murders "after" you were already put on trial and found not guilty. Since he can't be put on trial again and face sentencing for it, I am not sure murder statute applies.

Have people ever confessed to a crime after being found not guilty for it and/or acquitted of charges?

i don't think he'll ever admit to anything - disregarding his book "literary" confession of course - and while they probably can't charge him for murder because of double jeopardy, they could still charge him with purjury and possibly other charges stemming from that.

[TripperFan]

Originally Posted by JamesG

Have people ever confessed to a crime after being found not guilty for it and/or acquitted of charges?

It has happened a couple of times up here. In both cases they were young men who weren't hugely intelligent and it was the way the cops got the confession out of them - mainly because they were scared and didn't understand all the consequences. This was before DNA testing was available. In both cases, they went back and examined the DNA and it proved they weren't guilty. They were then released from jail and I think they're families are now asking for some kind of financial reimbursement (which I don't blame them for).

[browneyes106]

I doubt he will ever confess to the murders.

[Courtnee]

Nothing. You can't be tried twice for the same crime.

[JamesG]

Originally Posted by robyrob

i don't think he'll ever admit to anything - disregarding his book "literary" confession of course - and while they probably can't charge him for murder because of double jeopardy, they could still charge him with purjury and possibly other charges stemming from that.

I believe since OJ never testified under oath that he cannot be charged with perjury.

[Mr. Television]

Originally Posted by JamesG

I believe since OJ never testified under oath that he cannot be charged with perjury.

Yea I was thinking the same thing.