NY grand jury investigating Trump will break for most of April, source says

[Novara]

19. Don't fall for the conclusions the author is making

They don't HAVE to keep "hearing the case." For all we know, they can meet at any time to simply recommend an indictment. For all we know, they already have, and this case is concluded. For all we know, they may have already recommended an indictment. Or for all we know, they are taking time to decide on indictment for each crime and this is the whole kit and caboodle, not "just" the hush money case. It's speculated by several legal minds that this is why Bragg is taking his time. If they think they can prove the hush money scheme was part of a felony, i.e. tax evasion (most think this is likely), then the grand jury needs to vote on whether to indict for each charge.

We just don't know.



So, I'm doing some research:

In NY, prosecutors don't need a grand jury indictment to charge a misdemeanor. If it's a felony, then they need a grand jury indictment, and the prosecution has 6 months from the time of arraignment to go to trial. I can't seem to find how long it can take from when the grand jury recommends an indictment to when the person is arraigned, but IIRC, it's usually pretty quick, like days.



So, maybe timing is an issue and Bragg wants to get all of his ducks in a row before the arrest - especially if he has to bring the case to trial in 6 months. If he's planning on indicting a whole bunch of felonies involving tax evasion, campaign finance violations, etc., it is complicated and it isn't hard to see why this takes time.


Please, lawyers among us, correct me if I am drawing incorrect conclusions.