Then I shall make out a list of the witnesses who spoke in my husband's defense.

When the charge had been read, they were given leave to speak in their own defense.

You will have a chance to speak in your own defense after the matters of tomorrow are resolved.

"On the plus side, you can speak in your own defense."

"If you're to put them on trial, I demand to speak in their defense."

He sat down and did not speak in his own defense any further.

"I am not here to speak in your defense, my lord."

She would be allowed to speak in her own defense.

They are sometimes not allowed to have access to lawyers or to speak in their own defense, for instance.

As a former employee, I would like to speak in its defense.