O.J. Simpson's attorney urges short sentence

By Ashley Broughton
CNN
(CNN) - Former football great O.J. Simpson, convicted on charges including armed robbery and kidnapping, was "clearly ... not using good judgment," his defense attorney says in court filings, but deserves leniency in sentencing as he is a first-time offender who showed no criminal intent.

Simpson should serve a six-year prison sentence - the lowest end of the minimum sentencing range - defense attorney Gabe Grasso said in a sentencing memorandum filed Tuesday.

Simpson faces a maximum sentence of up to life. A presentencing report recommends that he be sentenced to 18 years.

A jury on October 3 convicted Simpson, 61, and co-defendant Clarence "C.J." Stewart on 12 charges, including conspiracy to commit a crime, robbery, assault and kidnapping with a deadly weapon. Their conviction stems from a September 13, 2007, incident at Las Vegas' Palace Station hotel and casino. Prosecutors alleged that Simpson led a group of men who used threats, guns and force to take sports memorabilia from dealers Bruce Fromong and Al Beardsley