NYT: Trump Unlikely To Prevail With Appellate Courts

The New York Times reports:

Mr. Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, is banking on the jury not having the final word on the case. He has already outlined a plan to appeal a verdict that on Friday he labeled “a scam.” But even if the former — and possibly future — president could persuade voters to ignore his conviction, the appellate courts might not be so sympathetic.

Several legal experts cast doubt on his chances of success, and noted that the case could take years to snake through the courts, all but ensuring he will still be a felon when voters head to the polls in November.

Mark Zauderer, a veteran New York litigator who sits on a committee that screens applicants for the same court that will hear Mr. Trump’s appeal, said that Justice Merchan avoided pitfalls that often doom convictions. “This case has none of the usual red flags for reversal on appeal,” Mr. Zauderer said. “The judge’s demeanor was flawless.”

Read the full article. Experts also say that Mechan prevented prosecutors from making arguments that would likely have been cited in appeals.

Trump Has Few Ways to Overturn His Conviction as a New York Felon. New York appellate courts rarely overturn a jury decision without evidence of serious errors. The judge in Donald J. Trump’s case closed off many avenues.https://t.co/NmtNcXR2ZJ

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