Donald J. Trump Faces 34 Charges in Manhattan Court for Falsifying Business Records

Following the recent developments in the legal case against Donald J. Trump, a Manhattan courtroom is now dealing with a series of serious charges.

Donald J. Trump is facing a total of 34 charges related to falsifying business records connected to a payment aimed at silencing a porn star, Stormy Daniels.

Nature of the Charges

All the charges against Mr. Trump are Class E felonies, the least severe category of felonies in New York. Each count carries a maximum prison sentence of four years.

The judge presiding over Mr. Trump’s trial, Juan M. Merchan, has demonstrated a strict approach towards white-collar crime. He has indicated that he could potentially impose a prison sentence on Mr. Trump if he is found guilty.

Potential Sentencing

If Mr. Trump is found guilty of multiple charges, it is likely that Justice Merchan would enforce a concurrent sentence, meaning Mr. Trump would serve all prison time at the same time. However, the law does not mandate imprisonment, and Mr. Trump could also face probation instead.

If convicted, Mr. Trump is expected to appeal the decision, leading to a potentially lengthy legal process.