defense counsel

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In declaring that defense counsel did not waive her argument, Kagan’s questions returned repeatedly to that point.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player's defense counsel submitted a technical report stating that water quality in the region on the date of the alleged spill was within acceptable limits.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“It massively cut payments because they knew that this was a moment where she was going to be proceeding with an appeal, and that they wanted to essentially dissuade defense counsel from participating,” Barlow said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

Although homicide detectives said they turned in their notes on the case to the prosecutor and defense counsel, neither the district attorney’s file nor that of the Sheriff’s Department contained proof the files were shared.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2025

But I started to feel that the defense counsel wasn’t doing his job.

From "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose