get off on a technicality
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He was, in other words, trying to get off on a technicality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 12, 2016
Defense lawyer Rusty Hardin said Tuesday that the jury, in interviews after the verdict, made clear that Clemens didn't get off on a technicality.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 19, 2012
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