Related Clues:

• Disputed
• Went at it
• Pled one's case
• Said ''no contest,'' perhaps
• Bickered
• Emulated an attorney
• Stated a case
• Said ''not guilty,'' perhaps
• More than asked
• Was arraigned
• Asked earnestly
• Argued (for)
• Answered a charge in court
• Didn't just ask
• Argued in court