
<p>Convicted felons lose constitutional rights. ; But which they lose and for how long varies widely. ; So, what changes for President Trump?</p>



<p><strong>Jail</strong>. The most serious loss is freedom as a result of incarceration. In Trump’s case, most experts and observers agree that any jail time is extremely unlikely. If Judge Merchan were to impose a jail sentence, it would be rather short and likely deferred until after all appeals are exhausted. That means that even the possibility of incarceration is not likely to happen for a year or more. Incarceration would also create a huge problem for the Secret Service – who would essentially have to be incarcerated with him. The prison would have to construct a special space with special communications. Odds are that Trump will not be incarcerated &#8230; period. But then, Merchan is a man on a mission.</p>



<p><strong>Home Monitoring</strong>. ; As an alternative to jail, some convicted felons are confined to their home and only essential trips beyond. ; ; They are usually fitted with an ankle bracelet monitoring device. ; This would not happen in Trump’s case.</p>



<p><strong>Travel Restrictions</strong>. Convicted felons on probation can be restricted from traveling outside the jurisdiction of the court. Like home monitoring, that will not be imposed on Trump for all the obvious reasons. However, Trump could be required to have regularly scheduled meetings with a probation officer.</p>



<p><strong>The Right to Vote</strong>. ; It is generally believed that a convicted felon loses the right to vote. ; Not always. ; I can depend on different state laws. ; In the Trump case, it would depend on the laws of New York, where he was convicted, and Florida, where he lives. ; For Trump that means his right to vote would only be taken away if he is in jail at the time of the election – including early voting. ; It is almost certain that Trump will be able to vote for himself.</p>



<p><strong>Bearing Arms</strong>. ; He would lose his right to possess a gun. ; He is not a recreational shooter, and he has 24/7 armed security from the Secret Service. ; Not personally owning or carrying a gun would have little to no impact on his lifestyle.</p>



<p><strong>Holding Office</strong>. In some cases, convicted felons are barred from holding office. That restriction depends on the crime and differences in state and federal laws. As a Class C felon, Trump is eligible to hold the presidency if the American voters elect him. And &#8230; the conviction would not prevent him from having the highest security clearance as President.</p>



<p><strong>Summary</strong>. Other than putting a bad mark on his historic record – and giving Team Biden the chance to use the “convicted felon” mantra – the conviction will not change much in terms of Trump’s day-to-day campaign activities.</p>



<p>So, there ‘tis.</p>

What rights COULD Trump lose because of the conviction?
