Christina Bobb tells Newsmax that Defense could conclude after Prosecution’s case

Republican National Committee attorney Christina Bobb expressed uncertainty on Tuesday regarding whether former President Donald Trump’s defense team would present a rebuttal case as the business records trial in Manhattan enters its fifth week, facing 34 felony counts.

In an interview with Newsmax, Bobb stated, “I don’t know. I have been a criminal defense attorney, and I have rested without putting evidence on putting on a case, and I won that case. So I love that tactic. I think it can be very effective. I don’t think you need to put on a defense for every single case.

“There’s a few different ways they can play this,” she added on “Eric Bolling The Balance.” “And it can be effective. I don’t know what they’re going to do. But I certainly wouldn’t be surprised if they did not put on a defense.”

Trump is facing charges related to falsifying business records, including payments to Stormy Daniels, which prosecutors allege were meant to conceal information from voters during the 2016 presidential campaign, as reported by The Brennan Center for Justice.

The stakes are high for Trump, with potential consequences ranging from a mistrial to conviction on some or all charges.

“If the jurors unanimously decide that the prosecution has not proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt, they can acquit Trump of all charges,” explained two former New York City prosecutors.

However, if found guilty, Trump could face imprisonment of up to four years for each of the 34 Class E felony counts.

There is also the possibility of a conviction on misdemeanor charges. Although Trump is indicted only on felony counts, the court could consider lesser included offenses, including misdemeanors.

Legal experts noted that the jury won’t start deliberations until every witness has testified and all the evidence is heard.

Trump’s case could proceed to appeal, potentially reaching New York’s highest court, the New York State Court of Appeals.

It’s worth mentioning that the New York State Court of Appeals recently overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction on sex crimes due to significant errors by the trial judge in admitting prejudicial testimony during the trial.

Similarly, lawyers for former President Donald Trump had sought a mistrial, contending that testimony from Daniels was prejudicial. Judge Juan Merchan rejected the defense’s motion.

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