RedBreast21
6.5 Creedmoor
HA! Screw it. Why don't they just get Biden to issue an EO. They love EO's.
You just can't fix stupid. 
Supreme Court Puts Trump Back on Colorado Ballot – UNANIMOUS DECISION
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You just can't fix stupid. 
But he was actually impeached for insurrection AND acquitted by Congress... would think he would also have Fifth amendment protection against double jeopardy and being charged again no?
spat
.700 Nitro Express
Not just him.
*nobody* has committed an insurrection since the 1860s, let alone been convicted of it.
The closest were probably the CHOP/CHAZ guys.
Jmac00
.475 A&M Magnum
well, that didn't take long
4WHLDRFTN
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spat
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FBI Looking For Iranian Spy Who Is Allegedly Plotting Assassinations Of Trump Admin Officials
The FBI is on the hunt for an Iranian intelligence operative who has been allegedly plotting to assassinate current and former U.S. government officials, including Mike Pompeo, the secretary of state under former President Donald Trump. Last week, the Bureau’s Miami field office issued a public...
FBI is looking to see if he needs any assistance ?
kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
He is not been charged with the same crimes, as of yet.
Yep seems that's correct learn something new everyday... but I'm no lawyer. He was acquitted and not convicted so not sure how that works but you're probably right.
Acer-m14
20×102mm Vulcan
So far, the Republic remains...
And at least ONE Branch of our Govt is still functional... If a particular person Wins this coming Presidential Election then another might regain function! That'll make 2 out of 3! I have little hope for the 3rd, our Legislative Branch, ever to regain function, in the near future anyways! The swamp has not been drained and it's full of empty suit RINO's...
First order of business for the New POTUS that isn't named Obama, errrrrr, Biden, would be to define the FBI, then severely reduce and limit the DOJ! IRS shortly thereafter!
And at least ONE Branch of our Govt is still functional... If a particular person Wins this coming Presidential Election then another might regain function! That'll make 2 out of 3! I have little hope for the 3rd, our Legislative Branch, ever to regain function, in the near future anyways! The swamp has not been drained and it's full of empty suit RINO's...
First order of business for the New POTUS that isn't named Obama, errrrrr, Biden, would be to define the FBI, then severely reduce and limit the DOJ! IRS shortly thereafter!
The Lib democrats want the end of the Republic and its infernal Constitution, and the return of the Monarchy under a King and Queen.
MSM and democratic officials could apply for and get titles of Nobility like Princes, Dukes, Barons, Princesses, etc.
The Colorado Supreme Court must be either Hamas, Xi controlled, or Colorado is ripe for re-colonization by Americans. It is obviously a home for the deranged and insane...it is the domestic version of N Korea.
MSM and democratic officials could apply for and get titles of Nobility like Princes, Dukes, Barons, Princesses, etc.
The Colorado Supreme Court must be either Hamas, Xi controlled, or Colorado is ripe for re-colonization by Americans. It is obviously a home for the deranged and insane...it is the domestic version of N Korea.
No. Impeachment is not a criminal or civil trial. Hypothetically let's say Trump was convicted during his impeachment trial - the only thing that would have happened directly as a consequence of the congressional impeachment proceeding is he would have been thrown out of office, nothing more or less. Same with any other president. It's not a criminal or civil trial in any way, shape, or form.
Since he hasn't had a criminal or civil trial double jeopardy does not apply. Each trial type is It's own "counter". That's why OJ Simpson was found innocent criminally but guilty in civil court, each type is its own thing.
Hillbilly77
6.5 Creedmoor
Hillbilly77
6.5 Creedmoor
Feel free to explore whatever hypothetical scenarios you want but the fact remains Trump was acquitted and not convicted. I agree if he had been convicted the remedy would likely have been limited to removal from office and perhaps disqualification from holding future office. However if that had happened all this talk would be moot would it not? I also agree if he had been convicted he could have been subject to criminal prosecution for the same charge. The fact remains he was acquitted and not convicted. The constitional expressly addresses impeachment AND conviction but leaves out acquittal so it's ambiguous at best. I think it's a pretty safe bet Trump's attorneys would raise this argument should he be charged again in the future leaving the matter for the courts to decide. Here is a pretty extensive opinion by DOJ where even though they ultimately opine a President who has been impeached and acquitted may be prosecuted for the same charge seem to admit in their own conclusion there are some strong arguments supporting a different conclusion.
Bigfoot
.475 A&M Magnum
9-0 decision... Suck that lefties... Woo Woo... Do I hear the Trump Train?
The Trump Train is going 90 MPH and has no brakes. Jump on the Trump Train or get run over.
MAGA
The Trump Train is going 90 MPH and has no brakes. Jump on the Trump Train or get run over.
MAGA
spat
.700 Nitro Express
OJ was found not guilty of murder, but liable for wrongful death. They are 2 different things.
The rulings are inconsistent in his case, but they could easily be valid in another. Typically if a prosecutor over charged someone, say charge charge a case of negligence as murder.
You're not wrong about the impeachment though. Impeachment is intended to strip someone of their office and immunity so that they *can* be charged criminally.
The criminal charge should be automatic if the senate finds someone guilty IMHO.