A former Philadelphia labor leader who has now been convicted twice for embezzlement and bribery is now facing a third trial. Former federal prosecutor and Chair of McCarter’s Government Investigations & White Collar Defense group Robert Mintz spoke with Law360 about the challenges facing the defendant.
“For defense lawyers, in order to win you need acquittal on virtually all counts to have any real impact,” Bob said. “Even if you were to gain an acquittal on half the charges, when it comes to sentencing, it may have little impact on the sentence your client receives.”