get off on a technicality

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He was, in other words, trying to get off on a technicality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2016

Defense lawyer Rusty Hardin said Tuesday that the jury, in interviews after the verdict, made clear that Clemens didn't get off on a technicality.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2012