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kentuck

(115,956 posts)
Sun Apr 2, 2023, 08:18 AM Apr 2023

What type of restrictions might the Judge put on Donald Trump?

Especially since he may be charged with a felony, according to most reports?

Will he prohibit him from traveling to other states, for rallies, for example?

Will he prohibit his incendiary comments on Truth Social?

Will he be warned about threatening the Judge and the Prosecutors, and polluting the jury pool?

Will he be held in contempt if he breaks the rules set by the Judge?

Will he be told that he will be presumed innocent until a jury rules otherwise, and that he will be treated the same as any other defendant?

Will he be released on his own recognizance?

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What type of restrictions might the Judge put on Donald Trump? (Original Post) kentuck Apr 2023 OP
The main ones would be gab13by13 Apr 2023 #1
Can judges order ball gags? TreasonousBastard Apr 2023 #2
Kentuck, we may find out quickly, gab13by13 Apr 2023 #3
I don't know that it is possible for him to shut his pie hole? kentuck Apr 2023 #4
Yep, he has the right to remain silent but not the ability! Maeve Apr 2023 #5
I think the Judge will warn him. kentuck Apr 2023 #6
If the judge does not get control of Trump, it is going to be a three ring circus. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #8
Whatever lines the Judge may draw... kentuck Apr 2023 #9
Yes Trump is someone who won't stop until someone stops him. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #10
Trump has rights, but Americans also have a right to be protected from Trump. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #7

gab13by13

(33,028 posts)
3. Kentuck, we may find out quickly,
Sun Apr 2, 2023, 08:49 AM
Apr 2023

if Trump decides to hold a press conference right after he is indicted.

kentuck

(115,956 posts)
4. I don't know that it is possible for him to shut his pie hole?
Sun Apr 2, 2023, 08:52 AM
Apr 2023

No one can tell him anything. He has to be shown.

Maeve

(43,545 posts)
5. Yep, he has the right to remain silent but not the ability!
Sun Apr 2, 2023, 08:54 AM
Apr 2023

I want to see a gag order and jail for contempt.

kentuck

(115,956 posts)
6. I think the Judge will warn him.
Sun Apr 2, 2023, 08:58 AM
Apr 2023

I don't think he will obey the Judge. Then, the Judge will have to decide the appropriate punishment. Contempt of court or home restriction or something else?

Irish_Dem

(82,786 posts)
8. If the judge does not get control of Trump, it is going to be a three ring circus.
Sun Apr 2, 2023, 12:28 PM
Apr 2023

A very dangerous circus.

I agree, Trump is not likely to shut up, or stop fomenting violence.

He believes the judge will not jail him if he violates a gag order or home detention.

He will have to be convinced of consequences by the judge.

We don't know yet if the judge is going to tip toe around Trump or do the right thing.

kentuck

(115,956 posts)
9. Whatever lines the Judge may draw...
Sun Apr 2, 2023, 01:34 PM
Apr 2023

Trump will cross them or go right up to the edge. That is his nature. He will test the limits of every rule. You are correct. He will have to be convinced of consequences.

Irish_Dem

(82,786 posts)
10. Yes Trump is someone who won't stop until someone stops him.
Sun Apr 2, 2023, 03:03 PM
Apr 2023

He will push it right over the line every time.

The judge is going to have to have nerves of steel and show courage.
And know how to set boundaries.

Irish_Dem

(82,786 posts)
7. Trump has rights, but Americans also have a right to be protected from Trump.
Sun Apr 2, 2023, 12:24 PM
Apr 2023

If Trump is going to threaten the judge, jury and prosecutor, they must be protected.

If Trump is going to threaten our democracy, threaten to cause riots, we deserve protection.

I guess we will find out if the judge will factor in the rights of the American people in his decisions.

Or if as usual Trump is the most important person in the world in the American judicial system.
No one else matters one iota.

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