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What to expect following guilty verdict in Trump criminal trial


Following the guilty verdict in Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York on Thursday, May 30, sentencing is scheduled for July 11. However, the former president is likely to appeal the conviction, as he has asserted that the charges were politically motivated and legally flawed.

Trump was convicted of falsifying business records and a Class E felony in New York, which is the lowest tier of felony in the state and could result in up to four years in prison for each count. However, it is uncommon for someone with no prior criminal history to receive a prison sentence for this type of crime.

The judge may opt for alternative punishments such as a fine, probation, or house arrest. The Manhattan District Attorney has not indicated whether his office will seek prison time.

Throughout the trial, Justice Juan Merchan emphasized the importance of allowing Trump to continue his presidential campaign, indicating that any sentencing would consider his First Amendment rights. Factors influencing sentencing will include the nature of the offense, potential victims and Trump’s acceptance of responsibility, which he has denied by pleading not guilty.

Post-verdict, the Secret Service stated that its protective measures would remain unchanged regardless of the trial’s outcome. If Trump is sentenced to jail, he will require heightened security, including screened personal items and isolation from other inmates.

If sentenced to home detention, Trump could serve it at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, with New York coordinating with Florida’s probation department. If sentenced to jail time, the duration will dictate whether he serves in a state penal facility or a city correctional facility like Rikers Island.

Trump could also delay serving any sentence by appealing the verdict, a common practice in white-collar cases. This could potentially postpone any imprisonment until after the upcoming presidential election. Despite his conviction, Trump remains eligible to continue his presidential campaign, even if incarcerated.

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[KARAH RUCKER]

FOLLOWING THE GUILTY VERDICT IN DONALD TRUMP’S CRIMINAL TRIAL IN NEW YORK – THE QUESTION NOW IS WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

SENTENCING IS CURRENTLY SET FOR JULY 11TH —

HOWEVER TRUMP IS LIKELY TO APPEAL THE CONVICTION – which he will have 30 days from his sentencing date to do so.

AS FOR THE SENTENCE ITSELF — TRUMP HAS BEEN FOUND GUILTY OF FALSIFYING BUSINESS RECORDS  — A CLASS E FELONY IN NEW YORK – WHICH IS THE LOWEST TIER OF FELONY IN THE STATE.

A CRIME THAT COULD RESULT IN FOUR YEARS IN PRISON for each count – THOUGH IT IS RARE FOR SOMEONE WITH NO CRIMINAL HISTORY TO BE SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR THIS TYPE OF CRIME.

THE JUDGE COULD INSTEAD CHOOSE OTHER PUNISHMENTS INCLUDING A FINE, PROBATION OR HOUSE ARREST.

THE MANHATTAN DISTRICT ATTORNEY HAS NOT SAID IF HIS OFFICE WILL SEEK PRISON TIME.

THE JUDGE COULD ALLOW TRUMP TO NOT SERVE ANY PUNISHMENT UNTIL AFTER THE APPEAL PROCESS PLAYS OUT.

AND WHEN IT COMES TO NOVEMBER’S ELECTION – TRUMP **CAN STILL RUN FOR PRESIDENT.

LEGAL EXPERTS ARE IN AGREEMENT THAT THERE IS NOTHING IN THE U.S. CONSTITUTION THAT BARS SOMEONE CONVICTED OF A CRIME FROM RUNNING FOR THE PRESIDENCY.

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