An alternative is that the Circuit Court decides, on its own volition, to rehear the case. That could burn plenty of time. Loser there could petition SCOTUS.
I am so frustrated by people who think they are “the law” unto themselves.
This judge had every opportunity to slam the door shut on this case. He could have announced his sentence right after the first plea—he didn’t. Too bad, so sad. You are not going to “get” this one.
Just get it over with.