Donald J. Trump’s sentencing will allow him to begin mounting a formal appeal, which could take months or years.

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The judge, as expected, imposes no penalty. The outcome in Trump's felony case cements his conviction but frees him to return to the White House unencumbered by the threat of jail or a fine.