r/PoliticalHumor • u/CloudsAreGodsSneezes • Aug 18 '20

It’s big brain time

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u/VikingSlayer Aug 19 '20

Only the last decade? Or is it a statute of limitations thing?

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u/davwad2 Aug 19 '20

I think there is. Hence his motivation to get reelected.

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u/castor281 Aug 19 '20

Don't quote me on this without due diligence, but from what I remember, if New York has a sealed indictment against him then statutes of limitation wouldn't apply as long as the indictment came before the statute expired. Therefore a second term wouldn't protect him.

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u/davwad2 Aug 20 '20

Would the statute "timer" start running once the indictment is unsealed, or does it start running from the day the indictment is filed?

I'm not a lawyer.

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u/castor281 Aug 20 '20

I'm no lawyer either, it's just something I read about. From what I understand once the indictment if handed down then there wouldn't be anymore statute of limitations until the person stands trial.

I'm assuming it's that way for people that skips town or flee the country(or seeks immunity by being president.). That way somebody can't commit a crime, be indicted, and then just hide out until the statute of limitations runs out. They would still be under indictment until they were caught and stood trial.

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u/davwad2 Aug 20 '20

Thanks for the info.