Unchained SBF Trial: How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Might Try and Win His Case - Ep. 551
Oct 3, 2023
Kayvan Sadeghi, a partner specializing in blockchain litigation, and Samson Enzer, a white-collar criminal defense expert, delve into the high-stakes trial of Sam Bankman-Fried. They discuss the critical differences between civil and criminal trials, emphasizing the defense's challenges. Listeners will learn about jury selection strategies, potential plea deals, and the significance of intent in the charges against SBF. The pair also analyze courtroom dynamics and the delicate balance of arguments expected from both the prosecution and defense.
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Trial Pace and Jail Challenges
- Criminal trials move faster than civil trials with less discovery.
- Defendants in jail face significant challenges preparing their defense due to limited access to resources and counsel.
Plea Deal and Intent
- SBF likely didn't take a plea deal because the government wanted a stiff penalty.
- He maintains innocence, making intent a key issue, common in white-collar crime where facts are undisputed.
Jury De-selection
- Jury selection is actually jury de-selection; lawyers strike unwanted jurors.
- The defense benefits from needing just one dissenting juror for a mistrial.