Related Clues:

• Strongly suggested
• Said ''no contest,'' perhaps
• Placed pressure on
• Twisted some arms
• Gave encouragement to
• Strongly advocated
• Emulated an attorney
• Said ''not guilty,'' perhaps
• Was arraigned
• Asked earnestly
• Pressed, as a proposal
• Argued (for)
• Answered a charge in court
• Pressed for
• Wheedled