Experts predict that Trump's legal cases are likely to be dismissed as he prepares to return to the White House.

As President-elect Donald Trump's second term approaches, the end to his legal troubles may be in sight.

The New York Times reports that Special Counsel Jack Smith aims to close both the 2020 election interference case and the classified documents case before Trump takes office, and is expected to resign before his inauguration in January.

Trump's state cases, however, are on more questionable ground.

Judge Juan Merchan granted Trump's request to file a motion to dismiss charges and removed his sentencing date from the schedule after receiving a letter from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg requesting a stay on the criminal charges involving alleged hush money payments until 2029.

Former criminal defense attorney Philip Holloway stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that he believes Judge Merchan will decide whether or not he will use this opportunity to end the case.

"Holloway stated that the political system in New York, which is disguised as a legal system, has been influenced by politics. However, judges sometimes make decisions with a tactical approach, and Holloway believes that the judge in this case is giving an opportunity to resolve the matter."

Professor Gregory Germain of Syracuse University College of Law refuted Holloway's argument, stating to Planet Chronicle Digital that the ruling does not necessarily indicate how Merchan will ultimately decide on the motion.

"Germain stated that a court cannot determine the outcome of a motion based on allowing someone to file it, including Trump's motion to dismiss."

Dave Aronberg, the state attorney of Palm Beach County, agreed with Germain's viewpoint, stating that the Friday ruling provided the defense with every chance to present their case.

Planet Chronicle Digital reported that he predicted the sentencing would be delayed until January, with Merchan agreeing to postpone it but not dismissing the case entirely.

Aronberg stated that the case will continue because it has already concluded, and there is only a matter of sentencing remaining.

Although there are differing opinions on the status of Trump's hush money case, both Germain and Holloway concurred that Fani Willis, the District Attorney of Fulton County, would most likely dismiss her case against Trump, accusing him of election interference.

The Georgia Court of Appeals canceled oral arguments scheduled for early December, which were requested by Trump's team and other defendants to determine if Willis could continue prosecuting the case.

"If the Court of Appeals had given an explanation for canceling the oral argument, it would have been more likely that Willis would lose," Holloway said. "I believe that the Court of Appeals would not cancel an oral argument if they were planning to rule in favor of the appellants."

On the contrary, Aronberg stated that he anticipates Willis will remain on the case and complete it.

"Aronberg believes there's a good chance she'll be allowed to stay on because the conflict has been resolved."

Germain stated that the Georgia case is the most likely to be dismissed by the courts, as the prosecution of the case cannot continue through Trump's presidency and the trial has not yet begun.

Aronberg believes that the Fulton County case would have still been far from resolution even if Trump had not been elected.