[snugs]

I suspect with all the appeals and possible retrial he will not serve any time before it is political expedient to pardon him.

[Chuck54]

Quite possible and I'm no attorney, though I have a nephew who is one, and I did spend the night at a Holiday Inn Express once.

I seem to remember, and the attorneys here can correct me, but I think an appeal does not necessarily preclude a judge from ruling that you must serve your sentence while under appeal.

I am probably wrong and stand to be corrected.