defense counsel

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She kept pressing on what the trial judge should have done, and what, specifically, defense counsel was required to do.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player's defense counsel submitted a technical report stating that water quality in the region on the date of the alleged spill was within acceptable limits.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

After Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted in July of prostitution-related charges, his criminal defense counsel sought to hire people close to Trump to advocate for clemency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

Although homicide detectives said they turned in their notes on the case to the prosecutor and defense counsel, neither the district attorney’s file nor that of the Sheriff’s Department contained proof the files were shared.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2025

But I started to feel that the defense counsel wasn’t doing his job.

From "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose