WASHINGTON – ‍Former President Donald‌ Trump⁤ is currently​ facing ‌four criminal cases. However, the outcome of the upcoming election could play⁢ a⁣ crucial role​ in determining his ‌sentencing.

The legal outcomes for ⁤Trump may be revealed ​on Election Day, which falls on Tuesday. Should he ​win, it could result in all his charges​ being ⁤dismissed​ or delayed for a minimum of⁤ four years. ⁢However, if he loses, he might quickly​ face sentencing in one case ‍and⁣ go through trials ⁢for the other ‍three.

If Trump were not⁣ running for president, his‍ legal issues ⁤would be unavoidable. He is set to be sentenced on November‌ 26 for 34 felony counts ⁢related to the hush ​money case ​in New York. Additionally, two trials are approaching—one in ⁣federal court situated in Washington,⁢ D.C.

In Georgia ​state court, ‍charges have been filed against Trump for ⁣allegedly attempting ‍to overturn the ‌2020 election results. Meanwhile, ⁤in ​Florida, a federal judge ⁣appointed by Trump has dismissed the allegations‌ regarding his handling​ of ‍classified documents post-presidency. However, this decision ⁢may not ⁣be final, as prosecutors are looking⁤ to appeal it.

If​ Trump wins the presidential⁤ election again,‌ legal‌ experts suggest that ⁤any⁣ significant developments in the cases from New York​ and Georgia would probably be delayed until⁢ he completes his potential four-year‌ term.Trump⁢ has mentioned that he would dismiss special counsel Jack Smith in the two⁤ federal cases against him, and he might also consider pardoning himself. ⁤However, if Trump does⁤ not win these cases, they ‍will continue – provided he doesn’t manage to postpone or obstruct them ‌through his various legal strategies. ⁤This includes his claim that the Supreme Court’s ruling‍ from July grants him broad immunity ​from⁣ criminal charges ‍as president.An October poll conducted by ‌YSL News and Suffolk University revealed that⁣ 58% of ​likely⁤ voters ‌believe it would be inappropriate ‍for⁤ Trump ⁤to instruct the Justice Department to drop the federal charges against him. Additionally, 56% of those surveyed expressed that ⁢prosecutors should continue with the criminal cases if he‌ loses the ‍upcoming election.

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If Trump is not protected‌ from the conviction, ‍Judge Merchan has⁤ scheduled sentencing for November⁢ 26.

However, if Trump prevails in‌ his argument, it could lead to a delay in sentencing or punishment ⁣until​ his term ends. Even if sentencing proceeds, a penalty that would considerably⁣ disrupt Trump’s​ presidential duties—like a prison ⁤sentence—would probably be unfeasible.A memo from the Justice Department dating back to 2000 details federal policy and suggests⁣ that it would violate the Constitution to incarcerate a sitting president, as this would hinder the executive branch from carrying out⁣ its essential duties.

According to Robert Weisberg, a law ⁤professor ​at Stanford who specializes in⁢ criminal law and procedure, there is a prevailing ⁢belief that they might ⁤adhere to federal norms ⁤by postponing ​sentencing in the​ New ⁤York ⁢case until after the president’s term ends.An electoral defeat would result in⁤ Merchan having the⁣ authority to impose a sentence⁣ on‍ the real estate ⁣tycoon that could range ⁢from ‍no punishment at all to several‍ years behind bars.

Trump could instruct ‍Justice ⁤Department to drop federal charges

Trump has indicated he would dismiss the federal prosecutor, Smith, and might⁤ even consider imprisoning him.

“It’s incredibly simple − I ‍would let him go in just two seconds,” Trump​ remarked​ to radio host Hugh Hewitt on ‌October 24 regarding Smith.

Critics of Trump ‍would see this as an infringement on the ​long-standing independence of the Justice Department. Representative Adam Schiff, a Democrat from⁤ California, has proposed ⁣legislation that would prevent a⁢ president from ⁣terminating a criminal case against​ himself; however, its ‌passage in ⁤the Republican-controlled House is ⁤doubtful.

“The rule of law is ‍a fundamental principle of our country,” ⁤Schiff remarked in a statement. ⁢“No one is exempt from it, not even the president.”

Trump has⁤ claimed that Smith has treated him unjustly.

“They should imprison Deranged Jack ⁢Smith and his Thug Prosecutors ⁣along with Meritless Garland and Trump-Hating Lisa Monaco,” Trump stated.

A post on Truth‍ Social from July 2023 mentioned Attorney General‌ Merrick Garland and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, claiming that they have ⁣completely politicized the ‍Department of Justice.

Garland has consistently stated that the‍ prosecutions involving Trump are not influenced by political factors. He remarked, “Prosecutors at the Justice‌ Department maintain a nonpartisan stance and do not⁣ let political‌ matters affect their decisions.”

Trump⁢ Claims‍ He ⁤Has the‍ Authority to Pardon Himself

According to Article 2 of​ the⁣ Constitution, the president is empowered to issue pardons and​ reprieves for offenses against the United States, with the exception⁣ of⁢ impeachment‍ cases. This authority ⁤is applicable​ at the federal level.

Trump has expressed the possibility of pardoning himself,⁤ but this topic is still a matter⁤ of ‍legal discussion with differing opinions among experts.

In a post made⁢ on X, formerly known as Twitter,‍ Trump claimed in 2018 that “numerous legal scholars” have stated he⁢ possesses the complete authority to PARDON himself.

Current ​Status of Federal Charges Against‌ Trump for 2020 Election Attempt

U.S.⁣ District Judge Tanya Chutkan is currently ⁢considering the possibility of dismissing some​ of the charges brought against Trump, ⁢which allege that he conspired to alter the results of the 2020 ⁣election.

The Supreme‌ Court has determined that ex-presidents cannot‍ be prosecuted for actions ⁤taken while in office that are deemed official, but⁣ they can face ⁤charges for private conduct‍ during their tenure.

Trump and his ‍legal team‌ argue that the entire ‌case should ⁢be dismissed due to presidential immunity. In ⁤contrast, Smith claims that ⁢Trump was motivated ⁢by personal⁢ interests instead of​ fulfilling his public responsibilities when he attempted to⁣ overturn the⁣ results of the 2020 election.

The classified documents case has already ⁤been dismissed, but an⁢ appeal is Potential ​Withdrawal of‌ Case

In addition⁣ to⁤ terminating ‍Smith, Trump ⁣might instruct the Justice ⁣Department to discontinue ‌the ​appeal concerning the dismissal of his other federal case, which accused him of improperly retaining ‌classified documents at Mar-a-Lago after his presidency.

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon ‌dismissed these charges, stating that ⁣Smith’s appointment was not legitimate ⁣because such a significant position should have​ required approval from Congress or confirmation by the Senate,‌ similar ​to U.S.‌ attorneys.

Smith hasThe 11th U.S. ‌Circuit Court of Appeals⁢ has⁣ been asked to reverse the ⁣decision made by a ⁢lower court.‌ The request is based on ⁣federal statutes that empower the⁣ attorney ⁤general to appoint‍ officials, as well as a history of court ⁤rulings that have supported special counsel appointments over many ​years.

The allegations⁣ against Trump involve the illegal possession of over 100 national security documents,⁣ which‌ he reportedly retained for‌ more than‍ a year and a half after his term in⁣ office ‌ended. Trump, who maintains his innocence,​ has ​consistently⁢ claimed that he was entitled to take these⁢ records with ‍him upon leaving the⁤ White House and insists he declassified ‌them, despite not⁢ providing any supporting evidence for this claim.

Trump’s Legal Challenges Might ⁤Shift Even ‍If Federal Charges Are Dropped

The trial against Trump ​in Georgia regarding election ‍racketeering may face a delay due to the Constitution’s supremacy clause, especially ⁢if he successfully regains the presidency.

Should ⁤Trump not win the election, the Georgia Court of Appeals is‍ set to review arguments on December 5 concerning a potential dismissal of Fulton County ‌District Attorney Fani Willis from the case.

Trump contends that Willis should be disqualified and that the charges against him⁤ should be dismissed, citing her personal relationship with another prosecutor ‌as a conflict of interest.

Nathan Wade encouraged her to take on the‌ case.

The ⁣allegations against Trump involve conspiracy for pushing state lawmakers⁣ to substitute the state’s presidential ‍electors with Republicans, ‍even though Democratic President ‍Joe Biden was the victor in⁤ that state. Additionally, he faces charges for‌ allegedly pressuring Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “find” ⁤enough votes to secure a⁤ win, which constitutes soliciting a‍ public official to breach⁢ his​ oath of office.

Trump ​has ⁤entered a not guilty plea.

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