As we anticipate the verdict in the case involving former President Trump, there is speculation on the potential sentencing outcomes if he is convicted. The range of possibilities varies from no penalties at all to a lengthy term in New York's Rikers Island prison. However, the likelihood of either extreme scenario is considered low.
Given Trump's lack of prior criminal record and the non-violent nature of the crime in question, a complete discharge or a lengthy prison sentence are improbable. Instead, Judge Juan Machan could opt for a relatively short prison term, possibly spanning a few months, or a split sentence involving a combination of jail time and several years of probation or conditional discharge.
Probation, with regular check-ins and potential restrictions such as limitations on travel, could also be imposed as a standalone sentence. Alternatively, a conditional discharge might be ordered, requiring Trump to fulfill specified conditions over a three-year period.
In the event of a guilty verdict, Judge Machan will face significant pressure as he holds considerable discretion in determining Trump's sentence. It is important to note that any sentence imposed could be stayed pending an appeal of the conviction. However, all these potential outcomes hinge on the jury delivering a guilty verdict in the first place.
