 But instead direct Trump's lawyers to appeal the conviction after Trump is sentenced. In this case, Trump's 34 felony convictions for falsifying business records is based on actions Trump took as president, but also as a candidate. Fox's Brian Yannis near the Trump estate in Palm Beach, Florida. We just heard from the Manhattan DA's office saying they do not oppose a request to delay sentencing, but they also say the former president's argument is without merit.