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Ford_Prefect

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9. Alito has no say in this. It is entirely within the NY State Justice system. He will always be a convicted felon.

Wed May 29, 2024, 06:50 AM

May 2024

Age 77 plus 4 years detention (in whatever capacity that occurs) makes Dementia an inescapable sentence. Possibly a terminal one.

Can you imagine Eric, or Jr taking personal care of dear old dad?

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If Trump is convicted, expect a tsunami of stays and injunctions. [View all] Kablooie May 2024 OP

Your scenario, North Shore Chicago May 2024 #1

At worst, he'll stay out of jail during the appeals process jimfields33 May 2024 #35

Probably but he still will be a convicted criminal possibly a felon underpants May 2024 #2

TSF has to be a felon or nothing gab13by13 May 2024 #6

I heard on MSNBC last night that the defense can ask for the lesser charge Mr.WeRP May 2024 #13

I believe the statute of limitations has expired for those LiberalFighter May 2024 #19

The time for that decision has come and gone. Ms. Toad May 2024 #31

I fully expect delays, but I am not so sure about SCOTUS Raven123 May 2024 #3

He would be in violation of state laws, not federal. Emile May 2024 #4

The corrupt Supreme Court does not care about the law or precedent. Irish_Dem May 2024 #12

Unlikely SCOTUS could do anything here unless they want to dismantle state criminal code Mr.WeRP May 2024 #14

This court has shown it is corrupt, and will help Trump in any way it can. Irish_Dem May 2024 #16

+1. It is beyond doubt - in fact, they brag about it and rub it in our faces every day dalton99a May 2024 #21

Once they get Trump back into the WH, the PutinGOP will have all three branches of government. Irish_Dem May 2024 #23

I think if they could have helped Trump with a state case... Mr.WeRP May 2024 #24

I find it quite amusing when people tell me what Trump and the GOP can and cannot do. Irish_Dem May 2024 #25

You aren't wrong in your position Mr.WeRP May 2024 #26

The SC knows that timing is everything. Irish_Dem May 2024 #32

Precedent yes. Law no. jimfields33 May 2024 #37

It is against the law for federal employees to accept bribes. Irish_Dem May 2024 #38

I was talking court cases. Duh. jimfields33 May 2024 #39

It is 100% certain Alito and Thomas bribes are not for their good looks and personality. Irish_Dem May 2024 #40

The SC broke the law when they overturned Roe. Irish_Dem May 2024 #42

They suspended or superseded the FL constitution for Bush v. Gore. Probatim May 2024 #33

Exactly. We know they will do it in a heartbeat. Irish_Dem May 2024 #41

IMO anyone who votes for Trump is a traitor! Emile May 2024 #5

Even if it's appealed, doesn't Judge Merchan have the discretion to place Trump in custody in the meantime? TheRickles May 2024 #7

I sincerely believe that TSF will not be sentenced to prison. gab13by13 May 2024 #10

I believe he gets some time. And 4 years isn't the max Mr.WeRP May 2024 #15

he won't. rampartc May 2024 #28

I am not a legal expert, gab13by13 May 2024 #8

Alito has no say in this. It is entirely within the NY State Justice system. He will always be a convicted felon. Ford_Prefect May 2024 #9

That shitty job goes to Barron since he is the only sibling staying at Mar-a-Lago. nt TexasTowelie May 2024 #17

It is my thought that once found guilty Old Crank May 2024 #11

He will not be jailed pending appeal. Ocelot II May 2024 #30

Might be hard to delay sentencing Buckeyeblue May 2024 #18

The odds of a hung jury on all charges is very slim LiberalFighter May 2024 #20

Agree here. BUT bluestarone May 2024 #22

he'll still be a convicted felon in this election. bigtree May 2024 #27

It won't end up at SCOTUS; it's a state law case Ocelot II May 2024 #29

And if he choses to appeal these (if convicted), make him pay in advance a significant amount of money SWBTATTReg May 2024 #34

Injunctions from what Court? Stays are normal, but they run out just like all his attempts to delay start of the trial.. marble falls May 2024 #36