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lying to congress
First Trump would have to commit an impeachable offense (which he hasn't yet), then be impeached by the House (unlikely since it is controlled by the party that nominated him as their candidate), then convicted on articles of impeachment by the Senate (also unlikely for the same reason). If Trump were no longer president then the Vice President (who will be Mike Pence) would assume the office of President of the United States.
No, but as President, the only way he could be convicted would be impeachment by the House and trial in the Senate. He could not be tried in any criminal court while President. Bribery is one of the specific crimes listed in the Constitution as an impeachable offense. Article II, section 4 states: "The President, Vice President and all civil officers of the United States, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors." Of course, once removed from office, the ex-president could be tried in court for any crime, subject to statutes of limitation.
Exactly what it says: If you have ever been convicted of any criminal offense, you would have to answer YES.If you had been convicted of a criminal offense but you were later pardoned you would answer NO.
For life or until they decide to resign as long as they don't commit a impeachable offense.
An impeachable offence is anything that would cause an impeachment. The things that would result in an impeachment is; found guilty of treason, bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanours
the first felony you are convicted of.
Check the below website to determine if you may qualify if you were convicted of a STATE felony offense. However, if you've been convicted of a FEDERAL offense, the state procedure will not help you. Currently there are no effective procedures in place to expunge federal offense.
Check the below website to determine if you may qualify if you were convicted of a STATE felony offense. However, if you've been convicted of a FEDERAL offense, the state procedure will not help you. Currently there are no effective procedures in place to expunge federal offense.
If you are convicted of perjury and this is your first offense what happens
That would depend on the charge. If the offense was serious, he would probably be impeached and convicted and be thrown out of office, if he did not resign first.
Generally, those convicted of a sexual offense or a Domestic Violence offense will be required to register with the local law enforcement agency.