# What happens if Trump is indicted in Georgia? (Indicted on August 14, 2023) **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [February 17, 2023, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928 "2023-02-17T03:14:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 49
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928/961 "2023-08-24T22:33:29Z")
> [@Folly](#): > > Then it’s the cheap way. Until Dog The Bounty Hunter catches up to you. Then it’s the sad way. ---
**Author:** ![Folly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folly/32/3219_2.png) [@Folly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folly)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928/962 "2023-08-24T22:36:00Z")
> [@Procrustus](#): > > I wonder what collateral he put up. Pence. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928/963 "2023-08-24T22:37:48Z")
Thanks for that Flightradar link, @commasense . Fascinating stuff! I’m following along, and now have both the aircraft and Atlanta on the same screen. Shouldn’t be long now. Before the plane touches down, anyway. ETA: The aircraft has started its descent. It was at an altitude of 40,000 feet; now it is at 22,000 feet. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928/964 "2023-08-24T22:49:52Z")
10,000 people watching this airline track to see if it makes a quick left turn to head to Saudi Arabia… ---
**Author:** ![Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b487fb/32.png) [@Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walken_After_Midnight)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928/965 "2023-08-24T23:04:39Z")
The Ego has landed. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928/966 "2023-08-24T23:06:36Z")
How long have you had that tee’ed up? ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928/967 "2023-08-24T23:07:20Z")
> [@Procrustus](#): > > I wonder what collateral he put up. His body. The bail company now owns the bond paid to the court. It will be returned when Trump’s case is concluded unless Trump absconds. If that happens, that’s when the bounty hunters step in. ---
**Author:** ![commasense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/commasense/32/3017_2.png) [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928/968 "2023-08-24T23:11:23Z")
It was up over 23,600 at one point. ---
**Author:** ![PhillyGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ed655f/32.png) [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928/969 "2023-08-24T23:18:25Z")
> [@Procrustus](#): > > Honestly, if he had anywhere close to a billion dollars in assets, the cheapest and easiest thing to do is post the bail with the court. Found confirmation here: [Former President Donald Trump will be using a metro Atlanta bonding company to cover the cost of his $200,000 bond in Fulton County, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has confirmed.](https://www.ajc.com/news/lawrenceville-company-to-post-trumps-200k-bond/42RB75CEMRAZ3PJVXPOUDTKEDI/) However, is this true in Fulton County: [. . . most jurisdictions do not accept credit cards or checks drawn from personal or business accounts. Cash means actual money.](https://www.dui.info/bail-and-bond-in-georgia) I believe that making cash bank withdrawals anywhere near $200,000, on only a couple days notice, is going to be a real problem for anyone.This illustrates some of what’s wrong with cash bail. ---
**Author:** ![Ann\_Hedonia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ann_hedonia/32/319_2.png) [@Ann\_Hedonia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Hedonia)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928/970 "2023-08-24T23:20:56Z")
Another co-conspirator, Harrison Floyd, (guy from Black Voices for Trump accused of intimidating Ruby Freeman) turned himself in without pre-arranging a bond and is being held in jail until he can get before a judge. A complicating factor for Floyd is earlier this year he was arrested for assaulting a federal agent that was serving a subpoena. They might be hesitant to let him out. > **[Why is Harrison Floyd the one Georgia election RICO defendant remaining in...](https://www.11alive.com/article/news/special-reports/ga-trump-investigation/harrison-floyd-jail-georgia-trump-election-rico-case/85-7358c6f6-8e2a-445d-ae38-74ef44b6ca36)** > > Here's an overview of his case. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928/971 "2023-08-24T23:22:05Z")
Trump had a lot more than a few days to come up with his bail money. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928/972 "2023-08-24T23:22:36Z")
> [@PhillyGuy](#): > > I believe that making cash bank withdrawals anywhere near $200,000, on only a couple days notice, is going to be a real problem for anyone.This illustrates some of what’s wrong with cash bail. Trump claims a net worth of $2.5 Billion. He had 4 days. I could come up with $50,000 cash in 4 days and I’m not a billionaire. ---
**Author:** ![PhillyGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ed655f/32.png) [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928/973 "2023-08-24T23:23:01Z")
> [@Procrustus](#): > > I wonder what collateral he put up. Nothing. He almost certainly gave the bail bond person a check for $20,000. Which Trump will not get back, even if acquitted. ---
**Author:** ![Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b487fb/32.png) [@Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walken_After_Midnight)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928/974 "2023-08-24T23:23:53Z")
The ‘what color tie will he wear?’ bet can now be paid out: > ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928/975 "2023-08-24T23:27:52Z")
That would not have paid out much. $1.05 on a $1 bet? ---
**Author:** ![PhillyGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ed655f/32.png) [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928/976 "2023-08-24T23:34:30Z")
> [@Euphonious\_Polemic](#): > > He had 4 days. I could come up with $50,000 cash in 4 days and I’m not a billionaire. From what I read, banks often have a $20,000 daily cash withdrawal limit. He was indicted late on August 14, after banks were closed, so he couldn’t get $20,000 that day. Also, I doubt you can get the $20,000 day after day or on weekends. Also there is a real security and insurance issue with carrying around $200,000. There also are money laundering checks that may take a couple extra days. The cash bail system is less of an injustice to people worth hundreds of millions of dollars than to others, but it still is an injustice. Trump is known to be, well, cheap. He probably is not out that $20,000 voluntarily or due to laziness. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928/977 "2023-08-24T23:35:14Z")
The pictures are crazy, he has a press car with him. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928/978 "2023-08-24T23:35:18Z")
Huge motorcade this time. Bigger than in New Jersey, I think. Looks like two dozen motorcycle police as escorts, in addition to the usual number of black SUVs. Oh, and this time, what looks like a Fire/Rescue paramedic truck. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928/979 "2023-08-24T23:36:34Z")
Is that ambulance neon coloured? ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928/980 "2023-08-24T23:36:52Z")
The fire/rescue/ambulance is in case he trips over his tie. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928.md?page=48) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-trump-is-indicted-in-georgia-indicted-on-august-14-2023/979928.md?page=50)