Yahya 
As a significant blow in his recent case of fraud and conspiracy, Sam Bankman-Fried, the celebrated crypto entrepreneur, now challenges the verdict by submitting an appeal. The party has filed notice that it is appealing the trial decision as a mere prelude to the submitted brief. But all the drama will be kept for the moment to be unraveled. Martin R. Auerbach, an expert in the law of Withers Bergman, digs into the complex itinerary and the tactics that are to be used by Bankman-Fried’s upcoming case.
As stated by Auerbask, Bankman-Fried’s defense attorneys must submit the complete brief within the 91-day period, starting from the day when they receive the verbatim of the whole hearing record. This is just the first step that opens a pathway for ensuing discussions of procedural and substantive arguments that would somehow seem as though they are a ray of hope for defense. Auerbach underscores the importance of adequately trained trial counsel who apply a keen eye to determining the grounds for appeal.
“This will most probably be on the big novel procedural and substantive rulings that the Supreme Court might have made, which would likely be key,” Auerbach suggests obliquely that the game changers in the appellate domain could be expected.
In addition, Bankman-Fried’s defense could shed light on the claim of “ineffective assistance of counsel” (which is not very common, according to Auerbach). As Bankman-Fried and perhaps his family might play a significant role in his sentencing, this could serve to his advantage. There is a shadow of an argument that falls on both sides, as they are both entitled to the same cause. Nevertheless, the schedule of such hearings suggests a grave procedural issue, with the potential oral arguments postponing the hearings no later than nine months from now.
Auerbach explains in a few simple words: “There is a very low probability that at least nine months from now the oral argument will not be heard, as the Court of Appeals will want to carefully read through both the file and the briefs before the hearing.”.
With the legal proceeding released to ongoing public scrutiny, the opening brief, a tall order loaded with a lot of legal arguments and counter-arguments, remains a solemn milestone in the battle for justice.