DONALD Trump’s guilty verdict could mean jail time with constant Secret Service detail and conditions far less luxe from his current reality.

Trump, 77, was found guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records, becoming the first former US president convicted of a crime.

Trump will be sentenced on July 11 by Judge Juan Merchan – just days before he is expected to become the GOP presidential nominee at the Republican National Convention.

After the verdict was delivered in the Lower Manhattan courtroom, New York County District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, who brought the case against Trump, didn’t say whether he’d seek a prison sentence.

As it stands, Trump faces up to four years behind bars per count, though Merchan is expected to have those run concurrently, not consecutively, if he does impose a prison sentence.

The judge could also sentence the former president to probation.

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It is expected that Trump will appeal his conviction – a process that could take months.

During the appeal process, Trump will likely remain free to continue campaigning for reelection ahead of the November 5 presidential election.

But if Trump is sentenced to any length of time behind bars, it will be unprecedented for a variety of reasons.

SAFETY CONCERNS

As potentially the first former president to be jailed for any reason, Trump would legally require Secret Service agents with him 24/7.

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A rotating detail of agents would be armed at all times protecting Trump, despite strict rules against firearms in prisons, officials familiar with the situation told The New York Times.

Trump would have to be kept separate from all other inmates for safety purposes.

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On top of the general safety asks, they’d also be tasked with screening Trump’s personal items and food.

But Trump would likely not be permitted to have items like hair gel or makeup.

Ample space would be needed to house Trump plus his Secret Service detail.

But several New York state prisons with empty wings could potentially fit the bill should Trump be sentenced to jail time, according to The New York Times.

If sentenced to one year or less behind bars, Trump could be sent to Rikers Island, where his former CFO Allen Weisselberg is currently serving time after his conviction.

New York City officials voted to close the prison in 2019 over inhumane conditions. A deadline of August 2027 has been set to shut it down.

Still, if Trump were to serve time on the island, he may not receive special treatment, meaning he’d be subjected to the same intake process and even strip searches.

A longer prison stint could mean time at one of dozens of New York State prisons.

Alternatively, Trump could avoid jail time and instead be required to report regularly to the city’s Probation Department.

But failure to follow those set rules – and committing further crimes – could see him jailed immediately.

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A jury in New York City has found Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records to hide hush money he had paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election.

The first former US President to be convicted of a felony but remains the Republican frontrunner in his bid for the White House against Joe Biden.

Trump’s sentencing date is scheduled for July 11, 2024, however, his attorneys may try to push this until after the presidential election on November 5, which is unlikely to happen without good cause.

Trump, 77, is still allowed to speak to the press, travel outside the state, and continue his presidential campaign.

His guilty verdict also doesn’t automatically make him a convicted felon.

The charges against Trump are Class E felonies, the least serious category in New York law with each count carrying a maximum four-year prison sentence.

Trump could also pay fines and restitution as part of his sentence or face probation.

Judge Juan Merchan said he is weighing several factors regarding Trump’s sentence, including his age and lack of a criminal record, however, the former President’s actions during the trial could also play a role in the judge’s decision.

A guilty verdict doesn’t prevent Trump from running for president.

The US Constitution requires that potential US presidents be:

  • Natural-born US citizens
  • At least 35 years old
  • Have lived in the country for at least 14 years

Felons are not barred from holding office.

‘THEY’LL BE READY’

Trump was previously threatened with jail time for violating a gag order during the hush money trial.

He has been repeatedly fined during the trial for lashing out on social media about the proceedings.

After receiving his tenth $1,000 fine, Merchan reminded Trump that failing to abide by the order could land him in jail.

“Going forward, this court will have to consider a jail sanction,” Merchan said on May 6.

“It is important that you understand that the last thing I want to do is put you in jail,” he continued.

Following those comments, New York City Mayor Eric Adams acknowledged the possibility that Trump could wind up the first former president behind bars.

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“They’re professionals,” Adams told reporters on May 7, speaking of the employees at the infamous Rikers Island jail.

“They’ll be ready.”