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Dave says

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11. Probation

Reply to Matthew28 (Original post)

Wed Aug 14, 2024, 06:28 PM

Aug 2024

In the eyes of the court, he is a first-time offender. Further, he’s convicted of what are low-level white collar crimes. It would be unusual for him to be sentenced to prison. However, I can dream (…so sweet…).

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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