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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhat if a jury decides Trump should..."be jailed." Will he have to go to jail??
OR, can the judge override the jury?...(I don't know).....
J_William_Ryan
(1,768 posts)Hed make a deal in the criminal cases and pay a fine and settle the civil cases and pay damages.
But Trumps not smart.
Stuart G
(38,478 posts)Irish_Dem
(48,777 posts)Raise cash and cause mayhem with the "arrest" and then make a nice deal for himself.
Win win.
TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)him a special one.
Being the first ex president to do jail time presents interesting challenges.
Stuart G
(38,478 posts)stopdiggin
(11,458 posts)Last edited Sat Mar 25, 2023, 02:24 AM - Edit history (1)
Stuart G
(38,478 posts)live love laugh
(13,260 posts)lastlib
(23,457 posts)Generally, they don't hand down sentences; they may make findings that certain facts dictate a particular sentence under the law, but the actual sentencing is in the purview of the judge.
lindysalsagal
(20,836 posts)I just want him muzzled.
brooklynite
(95,196 posts)Is in Capital cases where the Death Penalty is under consideration.
Judges decide sentencing based on penalties established by Statues and established guidelines.
Bernardo de La Paz
(49,141 posts)Bernardo de La Paz
(49,141 posts)DetroitLegalBeagle
(1,934 posts)They determine guilt or innocence. Sentencing is on the judge, which is bound by statute and guidelines. The only time a jury would be involved in sentencing is typically for death penalty cases, which trump isn't facing.
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