Originally Posted By: Dwalin2011
Do state convictions against the mafia ever get upheld? It really seems prosecution is successful only in federal courts.


I've noticed that trend as well. Federal prosecutors just have more experience trying these types of cases in my opinion.

Tommy Shots: They want me running the family, don't they know I have a young wife?
Sal Vitale: (laughs) Tommy, jump in, the water's fine.