1.   A judge called for a retrial, ruling that prosecutors had improperly withheld material that would have helped the defense.

2.   A stereotyping that blacks were soft on criminals was the accepted wisdom then, he said, a bit of so-called science that often helped the defense.

3.   All that helps a defense.

4.   But they said it would be far more likely to succeed with a civilian jury, where skepticism of government evidence often helps the defense.

5.   Dwight Thomas, a criminal defense attorney, said any factor that tends to explain actions in a sympathetic manner can help the defense.

6.   Finnish import Jere Karalahti should help the defense.

7.   For one, it helps the defense.

8.   From a tactical point of view, she said, the prosecution has only helped the defense.

9.   Gaylord suggested various ways that Gingrich allies could help his defense.

10.   He helps the defense and he tells us what he wants.