What's next for James Comey after his indictment?

Legal Proceedings & Due Process - The legal process dictates that if James Comey is indicted, he will have his day in court and be punished if found guilty [1] - Comey will have a defense attorney, likely a very good one, who will have access to all discovery, including grand jury information [1] - The defense will likely file motions to dismiss the case, arguing it's a political prosecution, citing public statements from the administration [1] - The Justice Department is expected to follow the evidence, with trials, evidence examination, a jury, and a judge involved [2] - Justice Department attorneys have an ethical obligation not to bring charges without sufficient evidence to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt [3] Indictment & Prosecution - The identity of the person signing the indictment is significant, whether it's a former personal defense attorney or the attorney general [4] - There's a possibility that prosecutors may have difficulty finding someone willing to sign the indictment [5] - The standard for indictment is probable cause, a reasonable likelihood that a crime has been committed, which is lower than the standard for conviction (beyond a reasonable doubt) [6] - A jury must be convinced that an actual crime was committed [7]