Their conviction rate in these mafia cases is easily 90%+ and it isn't because they play fair. They play for keeps- ethical rules be damned.
They bat 900 because they get indicments when the preponderance of evidence overwhelmingly points to conviction. To state the conviction rate is 90% because they're unethical is more than slightly incorrect.
Where do you live sonny? It's beyond a reasonable doubt in every us jurisdiction.
I would point you to several books from former prosecutors making this point- about prosecutorial leverage at a federal level- but I doubt you have any interest in actually learning something.
Should probably ask Mr. Kierney. I guess if you're Italian, you should be in prison. I've read the RICO Act, and I can tell you it's more appropriate... for some of those guys over in Washington than it is for me or any of my fellas here
