Related Clues:

• Appealed earnestly
• Argued for or against
• Said ''no contest,'' perhaps
• Emulated an attorney
• 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
• Made a case
• Said 'not guilty,' e.g.
• Implored, with 'with'