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[–] [email protected] 34 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

That seems wildly unlikely based on the analysis I've seen. I'd love it to be wrong, of course.

[–] acosmichippo 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

agreed. but, if he gets convicted in another trial multiple convictions could affect sentencing.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Multiple convictions is a whole other thing. Right now, he's a "first time offender." But if he's a convicted as a felon I think other cases will go differently.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

Everyone knows your first treason is a freebie.