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LiberalFighter

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5. It depends on the charges that involve conviction.

Reply to Mr.WeRP (Original post)

Tue May 28, 2024, 07:59 PM

May 2024

I the judge made notes about Trump's behavior in and out court. And make them part of the record.

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You are Judge Merchan [View all] Mr.WeRP May 2024 OP

Judge Merchan is going to do his job in a professional manner and follow the law. Irish_Dem May 2024 #1

Not quite the question that I asked. Would you give him time? Mr.WeRP May 2024 #9

I would be surprised if Merchan incarcerates Trump for any length of time. Irish_Dem May 2024 #11

Again, not the question that I asked. Mr.WeRP May 2024 #12

I act in a professional manner and do my job. Irish_Dem May 2024 #15

Let's be real here. Merchan wouldn't even jail Trump overnight for contempt & clearly violating the gag order. elocs May 2024 #48

I agree, but it is amazing that this career criminal is a "first time offender." Irish_Dem May 2024 #49

They don't let murderers escape prison just because it is the first time. LiberalFighter May 2024 #57

I would treat him just as I would treat any other similarly-situated defendant. Ocelot II May 2024 #2

This is the right answer, but Merchan has already stated he is taking Trump's status into account. Irish_Dem May 2024 #13

A defendant's "status" is always considered in sentencing. Ocelot II May 2024 #18

Merchan probably doesn't want to be seen as interfering with Trump's campaign. Irish_Dem May 2024 #21

Thought he could campaign and serve from prison. lol BWdem4life May 2024 #41

He can NanaCat May 2024 #51

I would do everything possible to maintain my objectivity as well as the appearance of it. Torchlight May 2024 #3

No, you first! dpibel May 2024 #4

Since you asked, I would sentence him to four years, concurrent. Mr.WeRP May 2024 #7

Works for me! N/t WA-03 Democrat May 2024 #30

Then you wouldn't cut it as a NY judge NanaCat May 2024 #52

It depends on the charges that involve conviction. LiberalFighter May 2024 #5

I think he deserves EndlessWire May 2024 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music May 2024 #8

Trump is not "just louder". He is a cult leader and when he asks his followers to do something Mr.WeRP May 2024 #10

What are the sentencing guidelines? dpibel May 2024 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music May 2024 #17

I'd sentence him to 18 months or however much time Cohen got (whichever is longer). nt ecstatic May 2024 #14

That is a damn good question. republianmushroom May 2024 #19

Idiotic question: The Judge will follow the normal process for sentencing. brooklynite May 2024 #20

Some should dsc May 2024 #42

Old Sparky. tavernier May 2024 #22

"[N]o one can appeal it or even question it." rsdsharp May 2024 #23

Trump can appeal the conviction Mr.WeRP May 2024 #25

Can you cite me the statute or Rule of Criminal Procedure that supports that? rsdsharp May 2024 #29

You are mistaken in saying a defendant in New York cannot appeal the sentence. onenote May 2024 #24

That would only apply if the judge went outside the guidelines Mr.WeRP May 2024 #26

Is four years within the guidelines? dpibel May 2024 #28

And you are mistaken about that as well. onenote May 2024 #32

You can appeal all you want, but it won't be considered Mr.WeRP May 2024 #38

You should tell that to this appellate panel in New York. They seem to think they can reduce a sentence onenote May 2024 #40

Ok dude, take your extreme case and win your argument Mr.WeRP May 2024 #43

Not a mind reader. And why would anyone think that when you say sentences can't be questioned or appealed onenote May 2024 #44

"Not a mind reader" -- yeah Mr.WeRP May 2024 #45

Are you seriously not realizing that you're arguing NanaCat May 2024 #53

Flaunting credentials like that is not something lawyers typically do Mr.WeRP May 2024 #58

What would Judge Cannon do, if she were a progressive judge instead of in Trump's pocket? bucolic_frolic May 2024 #27

She would be fair and, in this case, support the DOJ.... Mark.b2 May 2024 #36

If I were the judge I would sentence Trump to the maximum amount of jail time allowable under... Stinkfoot007 May 2024 #31

My guess is Judge Merchan has always had the sentence ready to go... Mark.b2 May 2024 #33

That would be a bad guess. onenote May 2024 #46

136 years Emile May 2024 #34

The necessity of jail time has already been established. Mike Niendorff May 2024 #35

I'm going to DaBronx May 2024 #37

I would do my job and nothing more. Iggo May 2024 #39

If it were allowed, this is what I would do jmowreader May 2024 #47

He'll be a professional NanaCat May 2024 #50

This is historically unforgettable. Arne May 2024 #56

The OP said each of us is the Judge. GreenWave May 2024 #54

Election interference with the presidency is a serious crime dlk May 2024 #55