Related Clues:

• Fighter starts to box intelligently, presenting defence
• What "A" is for, in Sue Grafton's mystery series
• Accused's explanation
• 'I was with my mistress at the time,' maybe
• Part of a defendant's case, often
• Whodunit statement
• Often-questionable account
• Bail dislodged – one makes an excuse
• "Her ___" (Selleck film)
• Courtroom defense
• Claim while cuffed
• Evidence of innocence
• It could clear you?
• In trial I bid case for acquittal
• "I was at work then," e.g