Trump has been convicted. Here's what happens next

• A New York jury has found Donald Trump guilty of falsifying business records in an effort to conceal a hush money payment to a porn star ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
• Trump's guilty verdict does not make him a "convicted felon," however. This label will not be accurate until after he is sentenced in July.
• Trump's verdict will likewise not prevent him from running for president.

A New York jury on Thursday found Donald Trump guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in an effort to conceal a hush money payment made to a porn star ahead of the 2016 presidential election.

Politically, the unprecedented criminal conviction of a former U.S. president — and presumptive major-party presidential nominee — plunges the nation into uncharted waters, as the Republican continues his campaign against President Joe Biden.

But legally, Trump's next moves are easier to predict. Here's what could happen next:

After delivering its verdict, the jury is dismissed. The case then moves to the sentencing phase, a process largely controlled by Judge Juan Merchan.

The judge before adjourning Thursday afternoon set Trump's sentencing date for July 11 at 10 a.m. ET. He ordered parties in the case to file motions by June 13.

The parties are expected to submit sentencing memos — in which each side presents arguments in favor of its preferred punishment — and other court filings.

Trump will also likely sit for an interview with a probation officer for a pre-sentence report. The interview will likely include questions about Trump's personal history and criminal record. The responses will be incorporated into a pre-sentence report for the judge, which includes sentencing recommendations for Merchan to consider.

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