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[–] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

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

[–] MagicShel@programming.dev 3 points 1 month 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.

[–] doctordevice@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 month ago

Everyone knows your first treason is a freebie.