Related Clues:

• Statement from the accused
• It may affect a sentence
• 'Spare me!,' for one
• Message from the Red Cross, maybe
• "Please let me go!" e.g
• Copperfield's taken in two parts -- one could be guilty
• Response to a charge, in court
• Pressure on regulars in illegal action
• Prayer, e.g
• Temporary insanity, e.g
• Offering to a judge
• Excuse; entreaty
• Fold in garment cut for suit
• Result of bargaining, perhaps
• "Spare me" or "not guilty"