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Will Donald Trump Be Jailed or Incarcerated Before 2030?
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Gwenda Blair"He could go to jail."
Diana Florence"I believe, if convicted, a sentence of incarceration is warranted and justified."
Stuart MeissnerThe judges "would likely sentence him to a term of incarceration."
Ron Kuby"[I]t is substantially likely Judge Merchan will sentence Trump to jail or prison time."
Cheryl Bader"I think Judge Merchan would want to avoid [a term of incarceration]."
Jed Shugerman"President Trump could go to federal court to enjoin the enforcement of sentence."
Juan Merchan"[I]f Mr. Trump is found guilty in this case [related to falsifying business records], he faces a potential jail sentence."
Frank Bowman"[I]f he is convicted of a felony, he can be sentenced to prison for whatever term the law provides."
Bennett Gershman"I think he almost definitely will receive a prison sentence... I could see Judge Merchan sentencing him to 24 months in jail."
Arthur Aidala"I do not see a scenario where Donald Trump spends one minute in jail."
Peter Tilem"[T]here's no guarantees [Judge Merchan will not sentence Trump]."
Cheryl Bader"I would be surprised if we see a sentence of incarceration... [Trump] has no criminal record, it's a nonviolent crime."Jun 01, 2024
Karen Friednman Agnifilo"If he loses the election, I think he gets sentenced, and I think he gets sentenced to prison."
Bennett Gershman"I could see Judge Merchan sentencing him to 24 months in jail."
Arthur Aidala"I can't say for absolute 100% certainty there can't be jail because on the books, he can go to jail."
Juan Merchan"Therefore, going forward, this court will have to consider a jail sanction."
Cheryl Bader"I think a term of incarceration would be logistically very difficult."
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