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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He said the trial was a contest between the defense lawyers and the whole United States.

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One of the defense lawyers recognized that the job was hopeless.

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But his account faltered when defense lawyers forced him to admit to past mistakes and lies.

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Defense lawyers for the six have 30 days to appeal their convictions and sentences.

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One of the defense lawyers, Tran Thu Nam, said the defendants plan to file an appeal.

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