This is all from memory and may be unreliable as a result, but I believe Atticus goes into the case with the expectation that he will lose, as he is aware of the weight of the prejudice acting against Tom Robinson.
During the actual court case itself it would appear that Tom is innocent and Atticus is likely to win but this is only based on modern perspective of the events in the book. The jury's verdict is surprising in light of this.
Atticus realizes he lost the case in "To Kill a Mockingbird" after the jury delivers a guilty verdict despite the clear evidence supporting Tom Robinson's innocence. Atticus knew that the deeply ingrained racism in the community would likely prevail over justice.
Scout not getting how atticus lost the trial
Dill tells Atticus that Jem lost his pants in a game of strip poker.
Atticus believes that the verdict will be not guilty, as he presents a strong case demonstrating the innocence of Tom Robinson.
Jem believes that the case will go in Tom Robinson's favor because he trusts in the fairness of the legal system and believes that the evidence clearly shows Tom's innocence. He is confident that his father, Atticus, will be able to prove Tom's innocence in court.
They stand in respect after he lost this case because he tried hard to win it for an innocent man. And, they all scrape some kind of food for him and leaves it on his porch just because he tried.
"Innocence Lost" could be another meaningful title for "To Kill a Mockingbird", as the novel explores themes of innocence, morality, and the loss of childhood innocence due to prejudice and injustice. This title reflects the journey of the characters, particularly Scout and Jem, as they come to terms with the harsh realities of the world around them.
Harper Lee named her magnificent book To Kill a Mockingbird because Atticus and Miss Maudie said that was a sin to kill a mocking bird, because all they ever do is make sweet music for us to enjoy.Lee's original title was always To Kill a Mockingbird.
Atticus predicts that Tom will be sent to the electric chair if the appeal is lost because he knows that the racial prejudice in the town will prevent Tom from receiving a fair trial and a just verdict.
Atticus Finch lost Tom Robinson's case due to deeply ingrained racial prejudice in society at the time. Despite presenting a compelling argument and evidence in court, the jury's bias against Tom as a black man led to an unjust verdict.
Your question is kind of vague. Either you are talking about when he snuck into the Radley yard, lost his pants, and went back. In this case he did not get in trouble. But if you are referring to destroying Ms. Dubose's flowers, he was punished, and the punishment was reading to her at her home.
Bob Ewell is angry with Atticus because Atticus exposed him as a liar during the trial and defended Tom Robinson, a black man who Bob accused of attacking his daughter. Atticus's actions challenged Bob's credibility and social status in the community, leading to his resentment towards Atticus.
The cast of The Lost Berserker - 2012 includes: Morann Peri as The Female Native Atticus Sullivan as The Child Native