21.   Statute of limitations had expired, defense argued.

22.   That Simpson had a nasty temper, the defense will argue, does not prove that he killed anyone.

23.   That charge, punishable by a life sentence, was not used because the defense could have argued that the victim took the sedative voluntarily.

24.   The defense argued during the trial that Kyne did not realize it was dangerous and life-threatening to drive under the influence, officials said.

25.   The defense argued during the trial that the Kiwanis Club banned De Kalafe because she posed a security risk.

26.   The defense argued that Simpson will be found innocent and his reputation could depend on the public having heard his side of the story.

27.   The defense argued that their clients were simply performing their responsibility as lawyers and said that there was no evidence they participated in importing and distributing cocaine.

28.   The defense argued Tuesday that it was possible that Alejandro Carbajal and possibly others fired at Smith.

29.   The defense argues that he is not entitled to anywhere near that amount because the films did poorly at the box office.

30.   The defense argues that Scott should not be put to death because he has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.