In the best of all possible worlds, this could affect Carmen Ortiz's career going forward, which could affect her finances. Of course, it's been a long time since I've thought that we live in the best of all possible worlds.
I can't remember where I read it but someone in the legal profession pointed out that she'd simply move over to the defense side and capitalize on all that insider experience she gleaned from being a prosecutor. otoh She probably won't ever be the governor of anything.
