Related Clues:

• Something to go by
• Rap sheet name
• Criminal's creation, perhaps
• Swindler's name, perhaps
• Rap sheet name, perhaps
• Excuse in court
• Unreal name
• Suspect's claim
• A thief might take one
• Smith might be one
• Legal excuse
• Alleged perp's defense
• Court excuse
• Criminal pseudonym
• It could be a strong defense