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Would make sense that Trump's Supreme Court Pick would become a Felon after he's confirmed. (Original Post) shirleye Sep 2018 OP
He knows the best people RainCaster Sep 2018 #1
And K's a high quality kinda guy! 😖 sprinkleeninow Sep 2018 #5
That prompts a serious question: if he's convicted and imprisoned but not impeached AND removed RockRaven Sep 2018 #2
I believe a Justice has to be present for oral arguments to vote on a case. CincyDem Sep 2018 #3
ETTD. Ilsa Sep 2018 #4
Can he be confirmed if criminal charges are brought? world wide wally Sep 2018 #6
Right? What if Kavanaugh is seated then arrested by MD? sharedvalues Sep 2018 #7

RockRaven

(18,937 posts)
2. That prompts a serious question: if he's convicted and imprisoned but not impeached AND removed
Wed Sep 26, 2018, 11:30 PM
Sep 2018

does he get to vote and write opinions if he is not physically present at court?

CincyDem

(7,341 posts)
3. I believe a Justice has to be present for oral arguments to vote on a case.
Wed Sep 26, 2018, 11:34 PM
Sep 2018


There's also the issue of weekly conferences.


Although, we technology, I guess we could patch him in via Skype..assuming that as a strict constitutionalist, he could find a reference to video conferencing in the constitution.
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