Maximum sentence
Donald Trump has been slapped with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, though he has pleaded innocent. The maximum sentence for the charge is 1-1/3 to four years in prison, but in cases involving prison time, defendants are typically sentenced to a year or less.
“Good chance of conviction”
According to ‘The Mirror’, former Assistant US Attorney in California, Kevin C. McMunigal, JD, has said the case against the Republican presidential hopeful is “very strong and that there is a very good chance he will be convicted.” But he has rejected the possibility of Trump being sent to jail. He has said that considering Trump’s age, the nonviolent nature of the offense and the fact that he has no history of conviction, there is almost no chance of landing him in jail. The GOP leader may be punished with a fine or probation.
Will Trump be fined?
If punished beyond a fine, Donald Trump could be placed under home confinement or subjected to a curfew rather than imprisoned. As he has served as a president, he has a lifetime Secret Service detail, and the logistics of keeping him safe behind bars could be complicated.
Can Trump contest the election?
Trump can contest the election and become president again even if is convicted and sent to jail as the US Constitution only requires that presidents be at least 35 years old and U.S. citizens who have lived in the country for 14 years. Neither a criminal conviction nor a prison sentence would affect Trump’s eligibility for office.
Trump could be sworn in from jail
In theory, the former president could be sworn in from jail, prison, or home confinement if he were to win the election after being convicted and sentenced.There is precedence. Eugene Debs was the Socialist Party’s presidential candidate in 1920. He was convicted and jailed for strongly criticizing American involvement in World War I. He contested from prison and no one questioned his eligibility.
FAQs:
How may Donald Trump be punished if convicted?
If punished beyond a fine, Donald Trump could be placed under home confinement or subjected to a curfew rather than imprisoned. As he has served as a president, he has a lifetime Secret Service detail, and the logistics of keeping him safe behind bars could be complicated.
Can Donald Trump be elected president if convicted?
Trump can contest the election and become president again even if is convicted and sent to jail as the US Constitution only requires that presidents be at least 35 years old and U.S. citizens who have lived in the country for 14 years. Neither a criminal conviction nor a prison sentence would affect Trump’s eligibility for office.
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