51.   That would mean the federal death penalty if a conviction is won.

52.   The defense team believes that the federal government has pushed for two trials in case it does not win a conviction in California.

53.   The Enron prosecutors were appointed to the special task force because they have well-earned reputations for tackling complex cases, bringing them to trial expeditiously and winning convictions.

54.   The first consideration in a potential capital case, he said, is whether there is enough proof to win a conviction..

55.   The government will attempt such a move if it wins a criminal conviction.

56.   The Justice Department declined to prosecute, but Smaltz did and won a conviction.

57.   The hasty scramble may complicate the chances of winning a conviction.

58.   The laws also make prosecutions difficult and impose light sentences when convictions are won.

59.   The prosecutors decided not to retry the case after being unable to win any convictions at the first trial.

60.   The prosecutor added that it would have been difficult to win assault convictions because statements made by the women or witnesses indicated some level of consent by the women.