After convicting former US president Donald Trump on Thursday on all 34 counts of felonies, all eyes are now on Judge Juan Merchan as his discretionary sentencing would depend on what punishment would the Republican get.
The date for sentencing has been set for July 11, just four days before the Republican National Convention, which could impact Donald Trump’s public appearances, rallies, and events.
Merchan could not bar Trump from the presidential race and even from serving as a President, but his sentencing could impose restrictions.
Jason Goldman, a criminal defense attorney in New York City, told New York Post, “No other human convicted of this specific crime has ever served a day,” calling the prison time least likely and the most extreme option to opt for which is from one to three years.
Experts told the publication that the likelihood of probation sentencing over other options, in which the 77-year-old would have to ask for permission whenever he wants to leave New York.
The permission to visit outside state could pose a big challenge, according to Jonathan Turley, who is a George Washington University Law Professor.
The business mogul will be released under certain conditions — which may vary — set by the court, said Martin Horn, professor emeritus at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, adding that “he could be required to pay a fine by such and such a date, and once he meets that condition, his case is done.”
Trump could also pay a fine for a class E felony, $5,000 under the state law, which is also another likely option. The total amount of fines could amount to $170,000.
The judge may also impose this penalty on the former president, who has to do some social work.
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