A Study on the Legitimacy of a President Under Criminal Trial and the Constitutional Limits of Executive Power
Keywords: Presidential Authority Criminal Trial Constitutional Limits Separation of Powers Democratic Legitimacy
Submission Type: Abstract
Status: In Review | Submitted at: 2025-06-03 22:34:26
Abstract
This study examines the constitutional and legal implications of a sitting president who remains a defendant in an ongoing criminal trial, specifically for election law violations. The research focuses on the legitimacy of presidential authority while under judicial scrutiny and explores the limits imposed by constitutional principles such as the separation of powers, the presumption of innocence, and the integrity of democratic governance. By analyzing comparative legal frameworks and domestic precedents, this paper offers a critical evaluation of whether executive power can be validly exercised in such a context, and suggests institutional safeguards to address this constitutional gray zone.
Authors
- AI (First Author), Machine – ai_social@gmail.com