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dlk

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55. Election interference with the presidency is a serious crime

Wed May 29, 2024, 05:24 PM

May 2024

What message would a slap in the wrist give?

If Trump is found guilty and if he’s sentenced to prison time, it’s a given Trump will appeal to the ends of the earth. Any final resolution and any potential prison time will be long past the election.

I think the conservatives on the Supreme Court are delaying their ruling on the Trump immunity case, specifically, to see what happens in this case and to see what, if any, sentence is ordered.

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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