I’m not American and also not a lawyer. Do the types of charges trump was found guilty of have any jail time associated with them. Normally there is a min- max.

  • Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works
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    5 months ago

    Was he still a first offender by the 34th count? I thought the first offender was more meant to allow for the fact that people can make mistakes sometimes and shouldn’t be overly penalised for one mistake provided they show remorse and a willingness to change behaviour. That’s a tough sell when you’ve committed 34 counts and repeatedly shown contempt for the whole thing.

    Still, sadly I agree totally he won’t be jailed. Probably absolutely weak sentencing that would never be applied to someone else with less money or connections.

    • SanguinePar@lemmy.world
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      5 months ago

      Was he still a first offender by the 34th count?

      Ha, fair point, I hadn’t really thought of it like that.

      Be great if the judge issues sentences for each offence, gradually increasing them until the last 4 were 1 year in jail, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years… :-)