NEW : District attorney says an appeal is likely . Attorney Thomas Bergstrom said Lynn could be released as soon as Friday , depending on paperwork . Detractor , Days , was the first Roman Catholic priest convicted of covering up sex abuse crimes . Appeals court finds lower court misapplied laws on child endangerment . William Lynn called decision a `` very technical reading of the law , '' website reports .
NEW : District attorney says an appeal is likely . Detractor , Days , was the first Roman Catholic priest convicted of covering up sex abuse crimes . Appeals court finds lower court misapplied laws on child endangerment . William Lynn called decision a `` very technical reading of the law , '' website reports .