After jurors heard 16 days of testimony from 22 witnesses and saw nearly 300 exhibits in the criminal hush money trial against former President Donald Trump, Trump was found guilty.
Fordham Law Professor Cheryl Bader was quoted in an ABC News article on whether Trump could face restrictions when it comes to travel and gun ownership due to his newfound felon status.
Could Trump own a gun?
Probably not. Under both federal law and New York state law, people convicted of felonies cannot legally possess firearms.
But Trump — who in 2012 told the Washington Times he had a concealed-carry permit and owned several guns — could eventually get that ban reversed.
“He could seek to have that right restored, since his conviction was for a lower level non-violent felony,” Cheryl Bader, a professor at Fordham Law, told ABC News.
Could he travel internationally?
Probably, but possibly not to some particular countries.
As part of sentencing, a judge may impose travel restrictions, but that’s usually only done when there’s concern that the person might flee. “I would be surprised if Judge Merchan will feel that travel restrictions are necessary as Trump is not a flight risk,” Bader said.
Read “Trump is now a convicted felon. Here’s what that could mean for his rights” on ABC News.