SCOTUS Trump Immunity Order Gives Hint into Decision
Insights from White Collar Criminal Defense Attorneys Trusted Nationwide
Ron Chapman is a federal criminal defense attorney who is admitted before the Supreme Court and breaks down the Supreme Court’s decision to stay Trump’s trial pending a decision on presidential immunity.
February 28, 2024 the Supreme Court decided in a one page order to accept Donald Trump’s request to stay his federal fraud case pending in the D.C. district court. The case was appealed from the trial court to the D.C. Circuit who decided that Trump shall not receive immunity for prosecution. The case was appealed by Trump to the Supreme Court and Justice Roberts sent the case to the entire court. 5 justices voted to grant the stay.
During this episode Ron discusses the one page order and some clues in the order that tell us exactly how the Supreme Court is likely to decide the case.
Ronald Chapman II is the founder of Chapman, Dowling & Mallek and a top-rated Michigan federal criminal defense attorney who represents clients in federal courts nationwide. His practice is focused on defending individuals and organizations in complex federal prosecutions, including white-collar criminal matters and healthcare fraud investigations.
Throughout his career, Mr. Chapman has helped clients avoid more than $550 million in potential penalties, primarily in cases involving physicians, healthcare providers, executives, and professionals facing federal charges. He is widely recognized for his work as a Michigan healthcare fraud defense attorney, as well as for his results in white collar criminal defense in Michigan, where cases often involve parallel civil, regulatory, and criminal exposure.
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