Former President Donald Trump is set to face a busy court schedule in the coming months, with a New York appeals court recently scheduling his appeal in a civil fraud case against him and his company for late September. As Trump awaits sentencing in one case, several others are not expected to go to trial until after the election, potentially bringing an end to at least some of his criminal proceedings if he wins in November.

The appeals court's decision to schedule Trump's appeal adds to the growing list of legal battles he is currently involved in. While he may have some control over federal charges by appointing Department of Justice officials willing to drop the charges, he has no power over state prosecutions. However, these state prosecutions could potentially be paused until Trump leaves office.

One of the pending decisions that could impact Trump's sentencing is a ruling on his request to delay it, which may push the sentencing back until after the election. Additionally, the federal election case against Trump is expected to resume with a hearing on September 5. Judge Chutkan is likely to add more filing deadlines and hearings to keep the case moving forward, prolonging the trial process and ensuring it does not begin before Election Day.

Meanwhile, Trump's criminal case in Georgia, where he stands accused of attempting to overturn the 2020 election, remains on hold as an appeals court considers whether the Fulton County District Attorney should be disqualified due to her romantic relationship with a former prosecutor.

The timing of Trump's court hearings is noteworthy as it coincides with the start of voting season. With some states mailing out ballots more than 45 days before Election Day, and early voting beginning in certain states in September, voters will have the opportunity to witness how Trump's sentencing plays out on September 18 and then cast their votes.

Throughout the legal proceedings, Trump has vehemently opposed the charges against him, maintaining his not guilty plea and consistently labeling them as "witch hunts" intended to harm his political campaign. While he faced a barrage of legal issues since leaving office, including four criminal cases and numerous civil lawsuits, only the Manhattan hush money case has gone to trial so far, with other criminal proceedings delayed due to successful legal maneuvers by Trump and his attorneys.

It remains to be seen how the appeal in the civil fraud case will unfold and what impact it will have on Trump's legal battles. The recent Supreme Court ruling regarding criminal charges against ex-presidents has further complicated the cases against Trump, leading to delays in his sentencing in the hush money case and reshaping the federal election case. As the legal battles heat up and the election draws near, all eyes will be on how these proceedings unfold and their potential implications on Trump's political future.