New York’s highest court has declined to postpone President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing, which is set for Friday, related to his hush money case.

This decision made on Thursday presents another hurdle for Trump as he strives to avoid sentencing after an appeals court reaffirmed the scheduled date on Tuesday. Trump has also approached the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene, although they have yet to make a decision regarding his appeal.

A Manhattan jury found Trump guilty on May 30 for falsifying business records 34 times in relation to a hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election.

Judge Juan Merchan from Manhattan has expressed his intention to grant Trump an “unconditional discharge,” which would mean he won’t be under ongoing criminal supervision or conditions following the sentencing. Typically, a conviction like Trump’s would allow the judge to impose various sentences ranging from community service to several years in jail, but Merchan described the unconditional discharge as the best way to wrap up the case, let Trump appeal, and prevent interference with his forthcoming presidency.

In a January 3 order, Merchan noted, “While the court cannot decide on a sentence before hearing from all parties and the defendant, it seems appropriate to communicate my inclination to avoid any incarceration sentence, which is permitted by the conviction but which the prosecution no longer finds practical.”

Prosecutors from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office suggested in a court document filed on December 9 that the judge might not be allowed to hand down jail time due to the special legal privileges Trump will have during his presidency.

The court “is not required to impose any jail time and could opt for an unconditional discharge,” stated the prosecutors.

Merchan has also ruled that Trump can attend proceedings virtually if he prefers, to ease the mental and physical strain during his transition into the presidency.