Could Trump go to prison? 5 quick questions about his conviction

For the first time in U.S. history, a former president has been convicted of a felony. A New York jury on Thursday found former President Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records related to the payment of hush money.

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Trump called the verdict illegitimate in a news conference on Friday, and attacked the judge in the case. He also took aim at President Joe Biden, his Democratic opponent in his bid for reelection to the Oval Office.

Trump’s conviction poses a unique scenario for the 2024 presidential race and raises questions like whether he will even be able to vote. His sentencing is set for July, days before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where he’s expected to formally accept his party’s presidential nomination.

Here are five quick questions about what happens now.

Can Trump still run for president?

Yes.

The Constitution doesn’t prohibit people convicted of a felony from serving as president. (It does disqualify people convicted on insurrection charges). The RNC rules for this year’s conventions do not include any restrictions on voting for candidates who are convicted of a felony.

Could Trump go to prison?

It’s unlikely, but not impossible.

Sentencing is at the judge’s discretion. While jail is an option, it’s not usually assigned for this type of crime in Manhattan, legal experts and former prosecutors point out, especially for first-time offenders. Each count of falsifying business records carries a maximum of four years in prison. Trump was convicted on 34 counts. Lighter punishments, like probation, could also be on the table.

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Can Trump vote in the 2024 election?

Maybe.

Trump can vote for himself in November’s election if he isn’t in prison on Election Day.

Trump is a resident of in Florida, which uses the rules in the person’s state of conviction to determine voting rights. Trump was convicted in New York, where people convicted of felonies only lose the right to vote while they’re incarcerated. When they’re released, voting rights are restored.

Could Trump pardon himself?

No.

The hush money trial was concerned with state-level crimes. Presidential pardons only cover federal criminal offenses. In New York, where Trump was convicted, the governor could pardon him, but it’s unlikely that Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul would.

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What happens now?

Trump’s sentencing is scheduled for July 11.

That’s just days before the Republican National Convention begins in Milwaukee. A lengthy appeals process is expected to follow.

Trump also faces three other criminal cases, though it’s unlikely if any of them will reach a jury before Election Day.