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In reply to the discussion: So they want to find Trump $1000 for gag order violations? [View all]onenote
(46,228 posts)25. Believe it or not, the DA and the judge know more about these situations are handled than anyone here on DU
and more than any TV talking head.
Judges virtually never jail someone the first time they are accused by the prosecution of violating a gag order, particularly when the violation did not disrupt the trial in front of a jury. Which is why Bragg didn't ask for jail time -- the judge would not be happy if he thought Bragg was over-reaching.
But as I've noted previously, Bragg and the judge following standard practice will undoubtedly be criticized sharply by some who mistakenly think that anyone else would be jailed.
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Believe it or not, the DA and the judge know more about these situations are handled than anyone here on DU
onenote
Apr 2024
#25
Maybe they needed to do that as a first offense so they can put him in jail next time
Walleye
Apr 2024
#11
Different rules for civil trials than criminal trials. No limit on penalty in former.
onenote
Apr 2024
#30
Are you suggesting that if it was anyone else the judge would ignore the law and impose a penalty that goes beyond what
onenote
Apr 2024
#32
I doubt the law is going to be changed, and certainly not while this trial is ongoing.
onenote
Apr 2024
#33
The prosecutors allege 10 separate violations and are seeking the maximum $1000 fine for each violation
onenote
Apr 2024
#34
You were right about the individual fines. Turns out it was ten $1000 fines the prosecutors asked for. nt
sl8
Apr 2024
#41
There seems to be confusion over the way NY law treats contempt. This article will help clear things up.
onenote
Apr 2024
#38