OfficialACLJ-LEGAL ANALYSIS: Next Steps For Trump After New York Felony Conviction

OfficialACLJ
May 31, 2024
LEGAL ANALYSIS: Next Steps For Trump After New York Felony Conviction
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New York City DA Alvin Bragg’s case against President Donald Trump concluded yesterday with the NYC jury delivering a guilty verdict on all 34 counts. Judge Juan Merchan scheduled Trump’s sentencing to take place on July 11. How does this affect President Trump’s 2024 presidential election bid against President Biden? And what is the likely political fallout for this shocking, historic verdict? We’re going to break everything down for you.
Let’s be honest: Yesterday shouldn’t have really surprised anyone. Deep down, everyone probably knew that Trump would be convicted in a New York courtroom by a New York jury for a crime that no one can seem to define. Regarding the 34 counts of falsifying business charges, we don’t really know exactly what parts the prosecution chose to elevate the misdemeanor to a felony.
Sure, many who truly respect the law and Constitution held out hope that maybe just one or two of the jurors would stand by their principles and recognize that the trial was unjust and politically motivated. However, that proved not to be the case, and the jury unanimously convicted Trump.
So what’s Trump’s next move? This unjust ruling must be corrected on appeal, so Trump will likely appeal next to a New York appellate court composed of judges, not a jury. If the appellate court doesn’t overturn the conviction, the highest court in the state, the New York Court of Appeals, will weigh in, and then it could go to the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary.

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