Trump to be sentenced before Inauguration Day but faces no jail time

• Trump was convicted on all 34 felony counts for falsifying company records, making him the first convicted felon to be elected president.

Zoom in: Prosecutors had asked Merchan to place the case on indefinite hold, but the judge said sentencing is "the most viable solution to ensure finality" and to allow Trump to pursue an appeal.

• However, Merchan wrote he's not inclined to impose jail time — even though the conviction would allow it — because prosecutors "concede they no longer view [it] as a practicable recommendation" given Trump's reelection.
• Trump has the option to attend the sentencing in person or virtually.

Zoom out: Merchan also said that the Supreme Court's ruling that presidents have immunity from prosecution for "officials acts" doesn't apply to the president-elect.

• "Accordingly, a President-elect is not permitted to avail himself of the protections afforded to the individual occupying that Office," Merchan wrote.

What they're saying: Trump's spokesperson, Steven Cheung, said in a statement that Friday's order "is a direct violation of the Supreme Court's Immunity decision and other longstanding jurisprudence."

• He added that the case should be dismissed and there should be no sentencing.
• "President Trump must be allowed to continue the Presidential Transition process and to execute the vital duties of the presidency, unobstructed by the remains of this or any remnants of the Witch Hunts," Cheung added.

Editor's note: This has been updated with comment from Trump's spokesman.