What should Justice Merchan do when Trump violates his gag order for the 11th time, which he will?
Home confinement, no leaving his NYC penthouse for 24 hours every Wednesday court is not in session. Defer further incarceration decisions until after trial is concluded.
Win or lose, Merchan retains jurisdiction over Trump for criminal contempt. He can impose extended home confinement or something more punitive, depending on how bad Trump's behavior was. Sounds light; it isn't.