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nightwyrm_zero Since: Apr, 2010
#409801: Jun 12th 2023 at 8:19:05 PM

If Trump can't find a lawyer, would the state assign a public defendant to him?

Blueace Surrounded by weirdoes from The End Of the World Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#409803: Jun 12th 2023 at 8:26:02 PM

I don't think even Saul Goodman would touch this.

Demongodofchaos2 Face me now, bitch! from In a Cultivation World (Ancient one) Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
Face me now, bitch!
#409804: Jun 12th 2023 at 8:36:22 PM

Pheonix Wright would probably reject it because he's had to defend people like Trump (Paul A'tishon)

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PresidentStalkeyes Eats moldy bread and flies into windows from United Kingdom of England-land Since: Feb, 2016 Relationship Status: Do you like me? (Yes ⎕ Definitely ⎕ Absolutely!!! ⎕)
Eats moldy bread and flies into windows
#409805: Jun 12th 2023 at 8:42:03 PM

What if Trump just defends himself? I mean, he's done it before, hasn't he?

Oh never mind, the possibility was already brought up :V [nja]

Edited by PresidentStalkeyes on Jun 12th 2023 at 4:43:06 PM

Those sell-by-dates won't stop me because I can't read!
Zendervai Since: Oct, 2009
#409806: Jun 12th 2023 at 8:43:37 PM

If Trump can't find a lawyer, would the state assign a public defendant to him?

Yes, if he accepts it. He's legally entitled to a lawyer. He doesn't have to accept the public defender though.

Foxtrot-Zero9 Since: Jan, 2022
#409807: Jun 12th 2023 at 10:50:11 PM

I was just reading that Judge Cannon will not be presiding over the arraignment of Trump tomorrow, but she still oversees the whole case, or something like that.

(Procrastinating)
Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#409808: Jun 12th 2023 at 11:25:20 PM

Yeah that’s the current situation, we will see how long it lasts. [1]

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
OmegaRadiance Since: Jun, 2011
#409809: Jun 13th 2023 at 12:29:13 AM

Officials denounce the spreading of KKK flyers in Mt. Sterling.

The Kentucky town had flyers in neighborhoods telling people to call the KKK to keep them “safe” and “protect” them in the night from crime and drug dealers.

Edited by OmegaRadiance on Jun 13th 2023 at 12:29:55 PM

Every accusation by the GOP is ALWAYS a confession.
Medinoc from France (Before Recorded History)
#409810: Jun 13th 2023 at 10:52:36 AM

I've watched the Legal Eagle video on Trump's indictment.

Trump apparently used one of his lawyers as pawn to lie to the FBI... Needless to say, making an enemy of your own lawyer is an even worse mistake than representing yourself.

"And as long as a sack of shit is not a good thing to be, chivalry will never die."
nombretomado (Season 1) Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
#409811: Jun 13th 2023 at 10:54:02 AM

Well, someone is making the best of the gathering of Trump supporters. From the Washington Post:

"Abortion rights activists gather petition signatures from Trump supporters"

Basically, there are petitioners attending the courthouse, dressed in Trump gear, asking for his supporters to sign a referendum on abortion rights, while framing it as keeping government out of health care.

The men declined to identify themselves but said they are with a group called Republicans Against Government Intervention. Several Trump supporters at the courthouse quickly signed the petitions, appearing to not even read the language of the proposed referendum.

After Patti Morelli signed, she said that one of the men asked her to sign the petition to "keep Florida free." When a reporter told Morelli that the petition dealt with access to abortion up until the moment of viability, she said she was fine with that.

"I’m a Republican, but I am pro-choice," Morelli said. "I don’t want national health care in this country."

But Morelli added that she supports the bill signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron De Santis (R) to ban the procedure after the sixth week of pregnancy.

Edited by nombretomado on Jun 13th 2023 at 2:45:35 AM

Resileafs I actually wanted to be Resileaf Since: Jan, 2019
I actually wanted to be Resileaf
#409812: Jun 13th 2023 at 11:18:00 AM

[up]

After Patti Morelli signed, she said that one of the men asked her to sign the petition to "keep Florida free." When a reporter told Morelli that the petition dealt with access to abortion up until the moment of viability, she said she was fine with that.

"I’m a Republican, but I am pro-choice," Morelli said. "I don’t want national health care in this country."

But Morelli added that she supports the bill signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron De Santis (R) to ban the procedure after the sixth week of pregnancy.

The Onion would kill for satire of this quality.

Scarecrow4774 from In Wonderland Since: Mar, 2017 Relationship Status: Complex: I'm real, they are imaginary
#409813: Jun 13th 2023 at 11:40:14 AM

None of her thinking makes any damn sense to me.

“We’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.” - Lewis Carroll
AngelusNox Warder of the damned from The guard of the gates of oblivion Since: Dec, 2014 Relationship Status: Married to the job
Warder of the damned
#409814: Jun 13th 2023 at 11:51:46 AM

Having reasonable or consistent beliefs don't make part of their thinking.

Inter arma enim silent leges
Mullon Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson
#409815: Jun 13th 2023 at 12:15:37 PM

I wonder if anyone lost a bet when Trump pleaded not guilty.

Never trust anyone who uses "degenerate" as an insult.
Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#409816: Jun 13th 2023 at 12:25:57 PM

Republican primary polling as of today.

Trump - 53.9%
DeSantis - 21.5%
Pence - 5.5%
Haley - 4.2%
Ramaswamy - 2.9%

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ITNW1989 a from Big Meat, USA Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: GAR for Archer
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#409818: Jun 13th 2023 at 12:31:22 PM

I love how pointless the entire exercise even is. They're pissed because they... couldn't slightly inconvenience the Dems and Harris by forcing her to perform her job as VP? Like, that's literally all they're angry about.

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NoName999 Since: May, 2011
#409819: Jun 13th 2023 at 12:33:57 PM

Trump is arrested!!!! coolcoolcool

Former President Donald Trump was placed under arrest by deputy US Marshals and his booking process and that of his aide and co-defendant Walt Nauta have been completed, CNN reports from inside the courthouse.

The marshals are expected to take electronic copies of his fingerprints at some point during today’s proceedings. They are not expected to take a mugshot of Trump given his recognizability.

What else is expected during the proceedings: Trump will enter a plea and there will be a discussion of the conditions of his pretrial release. It's also possible that potential restrictions are brought up about Trump’s conduct as the case moves forward.

Tuesday’s proceedings will be overseen by a magistrate judge, expected to be Jonathan Goodman, who is the magistrate on duty in Miami this week.

Edited by NoName999 on Jun 13th 2023 at 12:46:41 PM

DrunkenNordmann from Exile Since: May, 2015
#409820: Jun 13th 2023 at 12:45:08 PM

[up]

Meaning?

EDIT: So from my understanding, "under arrest" is pretty much just in a purely technical sense, so if anybody was hoping for handcuffs etc, nope.

Edited by DrunkenNordmann on Jun 13th 2023 at 9:58:41 PM

We learn from history that we do not learn from history
BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#409821: Jun 13th 2023 at 12:56:17 PM

Will this impede his campaign in any way?

Do not obey in advance.
Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#409822: Jun 13th 2023 at 12:58:01 PM

I'm sure court dates will mess with his rally schedule every now and then.

Protagonist506 from Oregon Since: Dec, 2013 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
#409823: Jun 13th 2023 at 1:00:04 PM

@Beary Scary I would imagine so, especially if he's found guilty. It is effectively impossible to campaign from prison.

Also the trial itself will probably be distracting him from preparing for it and such.

Leviticus 19:34
Zendervai Since: Oct, 2009
#409824: Jun 13th 2023 at 1:02:08 PM

Depending on what the trial schedule is like, there's a pretty good chance he'll effectively be stuck in Florida. Hell, the arraignment judge could legitimately tell him he can't leave Florida until the trial is done. I don't think that's super likely though because Trump basically can't disappear.

Brandon Deadly Vu! from Between Thanksgiving and Christmas (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
Deadly Vu!
#409825: Jun 13th 2023 at 1:19:58 PM

They are not expected to take a mugshot of Trump given his recognizability.
Trump is probably now thinking, "Hm. I should shave my head and grow a moustache."

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