US Appeals Process - How it affects the CO ballot and Presidential Immunity cases? - 2/5/24

Thought I would explain the process today so you would know what to expect from this Thursday's oral argument on the Colorado ballot and the ongoing deliberation on the presidential immunity for PDJT at the Appeals Court in DC.

Confirmed: Trump's reply brief (it is optional) is due today, February 5th.

The process, as explained in the vlog, is as follows:

Civil Case:
Either side may appeal a verdict

Criminal Case:

- Defendant may appeal a guilty verdict.

- Government may not.

- Either side may appeal with respect to the sentence that is imposed after a guilty verdict. For example, 20 years sentence. Trump opposes and appeals. On the other hand, the government says 20 years is too short, it can appeal. Only after a sentence is announced in a sentencing hearing.

Time Length:

- 1 month to 1 year or more

- Average = 4 - 6 months

Reason for time length:

- Written briefs and oral arguments, depending on complexity of issue, number of briefs presented...

- Deliberation and decision, panel of 3 judges may be short, 9 justices at the US Supreme Court, it may take longer, depending on when they first hear oral arguments and a number of briefs presented and precedent cases cited. The more the longer it takes to make a decision.

- Take time as needed to consider evidence (if any or where applicable) and render a decision impacting Americans of present and future.