1.   If convicted, Allred will face tougher sentencing rules because of legislative changes that went into effect in July.

2.   If convicted, McKinney faces the death penalty in a state that executes people only rarely.

3.   If convicted, Skakel will now face a prison sentence that could keep him imprisoned for decades.

4.   If convicted, Andersen could face probation and fines up to twice any gains or damages the court determines were caused by its action.

5.   It said those ordered to stand trial and convicted could face the death penalty.