Related Clues:
- Offered, as a defense
- Had words (with)
- Argued before a judge
- Accepted a lesser charge, say
- Put forward one's view on a point
- Spoke to a judge, say
- Responded, legally
- Got down on one's knees, maybe
- Made one’s case
- Was appealing?
- Appealed, requested earnestly
- Said "Guilty," perhaps
- Got on one's knees, maybe
- Answered charges
- Made a case in court