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bucolic_frolic

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5. Judges are afraid to sentence because they fear SCOTUS will overturn everything.

Reply to Matthew28 (Original post)

Wed Aug 14, 2024, 05:52 PM

Aug 2024

They hedge their rulings with caveats. "At this point in time", 'as it seems now'.

Judge looks like an ogre and risks retribution for harsh sentences. It will be a slap on the wrist. Fine of less than 250k, 30 days community service, 3 days in jail.

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What kind of sentence will Trump get on Septemember 18th? [View all] Matthew28 Aug 2024 OP

20 years MichMan Aug 2024 #1

He's constantly complaining that we're jailing him. He hasn't seen the inside of a jail yet. Walleye Aug 2024 #2

Even if he gets jail time, he won't be behind bars for long Jerry2144 Aug 2024 #3

A proverbial "slap on the wrist"? anciano Aug 2024 #4

Judges are afraid to sentence because they fear SCOTUS will overturn everything. bucolic_frolic Aug 2024 #5

I can celebrate 3 days in jail! Dave says Aug 2024 #12

I doubt it will be long but I hope they put him in jail ..nt Jarqui Aug 2024 #6

Nothing of real consequence, unfortunately. Silent Type Aug 2024 #7

At this point I've given up on him ever being treated like the rest of us. TurboDem Aug 2024 #8

probation. first offense, nonviolent crime nt msongs Aug 2024 #9

My guess is he'll receive the average sentencing for white collar crimes of the same degree. Torchlight Aug 2024 #10

Probation Dave says Aug 2024 #11

I want to know if the others that got parole Tree Lady Aug 2024 #15

O I think he deserves 20 years Dave says Aug 2024 #16

ankle bracelet for 34 felonies demosincebirth Aug 2024 #13

unlikely. WarGamer Aug 2024 #14