Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

OJ Simpson Murder Trial

In what county or counties could the prosecutor have brought the charges against OJ in the crimal case?

your help would be appreciated very much


Asked on 11/29/01, 1:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq. The Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates

Re: OJ Simpson Murder Trial

The OJ case could only have been tried in Los Angeles County because that is where the alleged crime occured. The defense could have done a change of venue motion based upon media coverage making a fair trial impossible. In the end, having the trial in Downtown LA, was the best possible choice!!

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Answered on 11/29/01, 2:31 pm


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