Tom Cardigan, a lawyer, is unhappy with his role as a mob mouthpiece for Vanny Powers. When he takes June Perry as his mistress, she tries to redeem him, but Powers decides to make Tom the District Attorney instead. Tom's ambition leads him to abandon June for the daughter of political boss Ulric. However, the crisis arises when Powers goes on trial for murder, with June being the key witness.
State's Attorney
Tom Cardigan, a disillusioned lawyer, is the loyal mouthpiece for Vanny Powers' mob. However, when he becomes romantically involved with sweet June Perry, she attempts to reform him. Unfortunately, Powers sees an opportunity to further exploit Tom's skills and decides to manipulate him ...