Defense lawyers had sought to have the case dismissed, arguing that the law banning corporate contributions was itself unconstitutional in light of Citizens United.

辩护律师尝试将案件驳回，他们认为，在根据“公民团结”案例，禁止公司捐款这条法律本身就是非法的。

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Defense lawyers called just two witnesses, claiming they did not need to present expert testimony because U.S.Supreme Court precedent was on their side.

辩护律师只传唤了两名证人，声称辩方并不需要专家的证词，因为美国最高法院的判例对其有利。

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Defense lawyers claim Jackson gave himself the fatal dose after his doctor left the room.

辩护律师则说，杰克逊是在医生离开后，自己给自己使用了致命的药剂。

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Or a newspaper might report that "defense lawyers were 'battening down the hatches' for testimony by someone who observed the crime."

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Earlier this month, Holmes' lawyers tried to have Colorado's insanity defense laws changed.

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Mr. Fitzpatrick said he would turn over to Mr. Fine's defense lawyers school records and university travel records.

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Simpson's defense lawyers were upset they will not have a chance to argue before the appeals court Monday.

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