slam, violate, railroad, falsely accuse, throw the book at, send up (to state prison), deny (bail/probation), reject (appeal), withdraw (a plea)

bribe, suspend, release, turn state's evidence, plea-bargain, exonerate, absolve, acquit, pardon, shorten (sentence), plead guilty, grant habeas corpus, commute, release on parole, parole

file, settle, bargain, arbitrate, litigate, appear, represent, oppose, admit, justify, maintain, appeal, defend (oneself), contest, counter, prove, plead, mediate, request, swear (to tell the truth), build a case, discover (evidence), impeach, file a motion, move to, consult with (one's lawyer), perjure, comply with (court rules)