SCOTUS Ruling Deems Trump’s New York Conviction Unconstitutional on Two Key Grounds

The People's Voice ^ | June 25, 2024 | Staff

[Red Badger]

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) delivered two precedent-setting rulings that could significantly impact former President Donald Trump’s criminal convictions.

In a decisive 6-3 decision in the Erlinger vs United States case, the Supreme Court ruled that juries must be unanimous on each criminal count, a standard not met in Trump’s New York case, where the jury returned a 4-4-4 verdict on the underlying crime.

This ruling underlines that Trump’s conviction was unconstitutional and must be overturned. During Trump’s New York trial, the judge had instructed the jury that unanimity on the specific crimes was unnecessary, as long as they agreed that a crime had taken place.

Additionally, SCOTUS ruled that sentencing enhancements cannot be arbitrarily implemented by judicial fiat, further solidifying the protections against unjust legal procedures.

These rulings have profound implications for Trump’s legal battles, particularly the controversial case led by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and the bogus J6 1512(c) charges and sentencing enhancements that corrupt federal judges have announced they will implement if the Supreme Court nukes 1512(c).

The Supreme Court’s decisions underscore the necessity for unanimous jury verdicts in criminal convictions and proper judicial processes in sentencing enhancements, casting doubt on the validity of current and future proceedings against Trump.

[Jim W N]

This is great news. Can we get this up on the “Breaking” sidebar?

[halfright]

LOL How about “Above the fold”?

[bobbo666]

And, THIS, is possibly why Roberts had fencing put up around the SCOTUS offices.

I wonder if DC police chief and head of US Army will provide security THIS time.

[Sacajaweau]

The headline is FAKE news bigtime.

[Sacajaweau]

It’s FAKE news!!

[Verginius Rufus]

The 4-4-4 division was just speculation by Jonathan Turley. We don’t know how the jurors voted on the felony part.

[Brian Griffin]

If I was to write Rabid Animal Control on a personal check payable to Free Republic, there would be no case for claiming falsification of a business record.

[Magnum44]

The SCOTUS just told them so.

Indirectly, and by coincidence, that might be the case. But Erlinger vs US was not about Trump. It was heard by SCOTUS in Oct 23 and just last week ruled on. I aint no lawyer but I think Trumps lawyers have yet another arrow in their quiver to form appeals from, but I dont see how it kills Bragg's conviction today or tomorrow.

[bigbob]

Everyone knows the NY verdict was crap and will be overturned. But the point wasn’t to put Trump in jail, the point was to keep him from the White House.

[Sarah Barracuda]

There is a reason why the NY jury has not spoken one word about this case at all, because they were NOT unanimous on all counts, they just picked and choosed something til they came up with a guilty verdict and that is unconstitutional..remember, Trump is technically not considered a convicted felon til AFTER sentencing

[bobbo666]

Just in time for debate.

[gitmo]

Perfect timing.

[Lazamataz]

joesbucks, I know you still look for posts to you, even if you cannot comment.

This gives lie to the premise you consistently put forward: That Trump had a fair trial.

You were wrong then, and I suspect you knew it. Further, I suspect that in the face of this ruling, you STILL assert Trump had a fair trial.

It's what a democrat operative would do.

Good call, Jim. Keep the guy banned. 😊

PS: Not too fond of Fuzz either, but at least he's slightly more reasonable.

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[Brian Griffin]

“Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust”

Does any state require a business license for such a trust?

[Dick Bachert]

NOWHERE TO HIDE IF AMERICA IS LOST!

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[laplata]

I wonder if this means the whole thing could be thrown out BEFORE the appeal....

[Sidebar Moderator]

Done 👍

[rlmorel]

Heh, I can have the occasional discourse with Fuzz now and again, so you are right there!

That other person, well. I can always hope for that there.

[Shady]

Tell that to the ninny’s airing ads saying “34 FELONY COUNTS..” and then HE SNAPPED!”

[Sacajaweau]

Too bad it’s fake news.