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WarGamer

(18,218 posts)

14. unlikely.

Reply to Matthew28 (Original post)

Wed Aug 14, 2024, 06:50 PM

Aug 2024

1) Merchan hasn't indicated if he's going to overturn the convictions because evidence used in the trial was disallowed by the SCOTUS ruling on immunity.

2) 95% of NYS sentences for similar convictions do NOT involve jail time.

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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