Will Trump Go To Jail

Trump Convicted: Former President Faces Prison Time

First Former President to Be Convicted of a Crime

Sentencing Guidelines and Procedures in New York

Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records, a class E felony that is punishable by a fine, probation, or up to four years in prison. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime, and he could potentially become the first to be sent to jail or prison.

If Trump is convicted, it will be up to Justice Juan M. Merchan to decide whether his punishment will include prison time. CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig breaks down sentencing guidelines and procedures in New York:

• The maximum sentence for a class E felony is four years in prison.
• However, first-time offenders are typically sentenced to probation or a shorter prison term.
• Trump's age and lack of prior criminal history could also work in his favor.

It is important to note that Trump is still facing other charges, including a criminal investigation by the Fulton County District Attorney's Office in Georgia. The outcome of these charges could also impact his potential prison sentence.