Jacob Frenkel Likely Quotations

What it really means is a shorter, more focused trial, which is better for the government. It probably takes out of the equation some of the more complex accounting issues. The defense was likely hoping to make this case seem like a complex civil financial fraud case, and without Causey, that will be more difficult.

I've always felt that he had a very strong case on appeal, ... if there's any case that's likely to be reversed, this is it.

There may be information in there that would be helpful to Mr. Greenberg in support of his position that others were responsible. The report will likely have information they need to prepare their defense.

It's more likely that you can lose a case in jury selection than win the case.

It takes a mature, confident and thoughtful judge to acknowledge and identify a real legal issue. That's not to say there may not be other significant issues; it's just she has identified one she believes is the most likely to be considered on appeal.