And the defense asked him for the language that could tie unavailability to credibility.

Muhammad's defense asked the court to drop the capital murder charges due to the fact that there was no direct evidence.

The defense has asked that the case be moved out of Oklahoma.

The boy's defense asked for the case to be dismissed.

The defense had asked for six months, possibly served in home detention.

The defense has asked that his entire statement be kept out of the trial.

In April 2007 the defense asked for more time to prepare their case and presented the judge with four motions.

Finally, defense asked for adjournment as key witness fell sick.

She ruled that the defense could ask some questions about it.

In its turn, the defense asked several apparently disjointed questions.