Sentences with phrase «argued in defense»

That the movie never manages to elevate itself out of the mire of transparent and formulaic dramatic maneuvers is not — as is so often argued in defense of such stories — due to the fact the constraints of it being based on a true story but because of the limitations of an unimaginative screenplay.

When the Nazi officials on trial at Nuremberg argued in their defense that they had merely obeyed the laws of the state, public opinion quickly agreed that there ought to be a law proscribing such crimes against humanity.

Some of the essays seem designed to argue in defense of some claim such as this: Such - and - such a theological tenet is a truly Biblical tenet, that is, is part of the doctrinal theology of a Biblical writing.

I shall not undertake here to argue in defense of his having proceeded in this way.

People will always argue in defense of this practice, but a lot of people see past that facade that formula makers and doctors are giving away these samples to help the parents out.

On any day in her classroom, Ms. Orchard's students may be engaged in an imperialism role - play, arguing in defense of King Louis XVI during a mock trial, or creating an iMovie about Revolutionary battles.

The dissertation is considered to be a lengthy piece of formal document that argues in defense of a particular issue.

The defendant or lawyer can argue anything they want to argue in the defense, as long as it is truthful.

Not exact matches

«President Trump stands at the pinnacle of an unbroken chain of command that includes key participants in the remaining critical steps of the case,» the defense argued in its motion, according to the Los Angeles Times.

49ers cornerback Richard Sherman came to the defense of Reid during his introductory press conference with the team in March, arguing that Reid deserves a contract for playing like one of the top 10 safeties in the NFL.

And how the defense argued that case could lead to first lady Melania Trump becoming a key figure in a Cohen case moving forward.

Zzyym's lawsuit, filed last year by the LGBT rights legal firm Lambda Legal Defense Fund in federal court in Denver, argued that the policy of requiring either a male or female designation on passport applications violated due process and equal protection rights for intersex people.

Jokes aside, Kirk Cousins is still playing for his next contract, be it in Washington or elsewhere, and the Giants defense can't stop arguing with each other long enough to shout out coverages to each other.

The defense has argued in court papers that Weinstein could have been involved in planting the drugs and cited news reports saying he hired private investigators to stop McGowan and others from coming forward.

In its defense, Tesla argued that Autopilot decreases the risk of crashes.

Late last year, a research firm called Defense Group Inc. argued in a report prepared for Congress that the Neurala investment could give China access to the company's underlying technologies.

The defense argued investors did not lose any money, but in fact some even profited, and Shkreli did not intend to defraud anyone.

It can be plausibly argued that while it might appear that Plantinga's free - will defense is only relevant to moral evil, it actually has significant, necessary ramifications for how God's power can be conceived in relation to nature.

High - priced defense attorney Alan Dershowitz was brought in to argue that children would benefit from seeing Kids, but the appeals board upheld the original rating.

I shall argue both that the defense fails and also that it fails in a way which actually leads to rejecting panpsychism as false.

As Jason Langley, an attorney with Denver - based Kennedy Childs, argued in one of the briefs he filed for the defense, the court «should not overturn the long - standing rule in Colorado that the term «person,» as is used in the Wrongful Death Act, encompasses only individuals born alive.

In defense of his thesis that «only Being is,» Parmenides argued that if there were plurality or change, there would have to be a nonbeing to divide the single whole of Being into simultaneous or successive separate «parts.»

Darwin is brought in for the defense as it is argued that the natural way of roosters assures that the genes of the strongest are passed on, producing a stronger generation of chickens.

In the same issue, James Nuechterlein argues («In Defense of Sectarian Catholicity») that catholic orthodoxy can nonetheless exist in places outside the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churcheIn the same issue, James Nuechterlein argues («In Defense of Sectarian Catholicity») that catholic orthodoxy can nonetheless exist in places outside the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churcheIn Defense of Sectarian Catholicity») that catholic orthodoxy can nonetheless exist in places outside the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churchein places outside the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches.

As scholars such as Christian Brugger have argued, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, most particularly in its revised form, seems to treat the death penalty, not primarily in terms of the special public authority of government, but in terms of the moral norms generally used in Catholic moral theology to govern the use of force in private self - defense.

In Chapter Three of his Divine Power in Process Philosophy, David Basinger argues that the theodicy of process theism reduces to one form of the «free will» defensIn Chapter Three of his Divine Power in Process Philosophy, David Basinger argues that the theodicy of process theism reduces to one form of the «free will» defensin Process Philosophy, David Basinger argues that the theodicy of process theism reduces to one form of the «free will» defense.

The Alliance Defense Fund, which represents Elaine and Jon Huguenin, co-owners of Elane Photography in Albuquerque, argued that the Huguenins were simply sticking to their beliefs.

Marissen also argues that Bach's Musical Offering, which seems like abstract chamber music, is a defense — against Enlightenment pride — of the Lutheran understanding of true glory revealed in the sacrifice of the cross.

In his defense, Galileo argued that the Bible was never intended to be a scientific document.

In a thoughtful assessment of Berlin's achievement («A Dissent on Isaiah Berlin,» Commentary, February 1999), Norman Podhoretz has argued that, despite its important contribution in its time, Berlin's essay is at bottom intellectually unsatisfying: It does not propose a principled, but only a pragmatic, defense of pluralism, and it fails to grapple satisfactorily with a problem that Berlin notes but never seriously addresses — the problem of moral relativisIn a thoughtful assessment of Berlin's achievement («A Dissent on Isaiah Berlin,» Commentary, February 1999), Norman Podhoretz has argued that, despite its important contribution in its time, Berlin's essay is at bottom intellectually unsatisfying: It does not propose a principled, but only a pragmatic, defense of pluralism, and it fails to grapple satisfactorily with a problem that Berlin notes but never seriously addresses — the problem of moral relativisin its time, Berlin's essay is at bottom intellectually unsatisfying: It does not propose a principled, but only a pragmatic, defense of pluralism, and it fails to grapple satisfactorily with a problem that Berlin notes but never seriously addresses — the problem of moral relativism.

Toone, a freshman in every way, smiles, chews gum, argues with McGuire, collects fouls and plays bad defense.

I don't know many people who would argue against the notion that the Denver Broncos had the best defense in the NFL last season.

The only element of a felony assault charge that his defense might be able to argue against was intent to cause physical injury but unless they go for an incapacity defense that's going to be a hard sell to a jury because only a total retard would believe that hurling a heavy metal dolly through a glass bus window wouldn't likely result in harm to someone.

In addition to attacks on Howe's credibility, defense filings argue that there was no illegal «quid pro quo» in the case — that all the matters Percoco is accused of intervening in were resolved on their virtues, not because of bribeIn addition to attacks on Howe's credibility, defense filings argue that there was no illegal «quid pro quo» in the case — that all the matters Percoco is accused of intervening in were resolved on their virtues, not because of bribein the case — that all the matters Percoco is accused of intervening in were resolved on their virtues, not because of bribein were resolved on their virtues, not because of bribes.

The liberal Democratic mayor pledged that those convicted of such crimes, and of less severe violations like forcible touching and misdirection of prescription drugs, would not benefit from the defense fund — but Mark - Viverito noted that pilot program does offer assistance to such offenders, and argued they should continue to do so in the new iteration.

Vacco said Shechtman, had argued (apparently successfully) that the jury in this case was never adequately instructed as to who victim was — the Independence Party, as Haggerty's defense team mantained — or Bloomberg himself.

At the time, Oliver argued that Garcia had acted in self - defense.

But Percoco's defense attorneys have argued that their client can't be guilty of the alleged bribery by COR or «the theft of honest services» from the public in part because he wasn't a state official at the time he took payments from COR, even if he acted like one.

The defense explained that Menendez and Melgen were just old friends and argued that none of the Senator's favors were done in exchange for Melgen's gifts.

At that point, defense attorneys are expected file a Rule 29 motion, allowed in any criminal trial, in which they will argue that the prosecution failed to present enough evidence to prove its case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Treinis Gatz, in a letter to U.S. District Judge Joan Azrack, said she was concerned that Linda Mangano might argue as a defense that federal agents inaccurately reported their interviews of her, when she insisted her employment by Singh was not a sham job and that she performed actual marketing and public relations work.

In finding the evidence admissible, Caproni said the defense could argue that Silver was simply serving his constituency, adding that «it's up to the jury.»

Howe pleaded guilty to eight federal charges, and defense lawyers have argued that he lied on the witness stand to try to escape the potential for decades in prison.

Walsh's defense attorneys have argued in court papers that federal prosecutors now unfairly want U.S. District Judge Arthur Spatt to boost the potential sentence to 37 to 46 months — by taking into account new assertions.

The defense did not dispute that the senator tried repeatedly to help Adam — who in fact made six - figure annual incomes throughout the alleged conspiracy — but argued that the aid was normal father - son assistance and never intersected with his Senate work.

Just hours after Congressmen Hakeem Jeffries and Gregory Meeks — who wrote a missive to Mr. Holder along with Congressmen Charles Rangel and Jose Serrano, and Congresswomen Yvette Clarke and Nydia Velazquez — argued that Mr. Donovan's institutional relationship with the police department compromises his ability to investigate the officers involved in Mr. Garner's death, Mr. Grimm responded with a sharp defense of his fellow Republican and Staten Islander.

Defense attorney Michael Feldberg countered by describing the 74 - year - old Democrat as a dedicated public servant, and argued there was no proof his client pocketed the money in exchange for taking official action.

The development follows a lengthy period in which defense attorney Paul J. Cambria Jr. argued against the admission of evidence collected in Pigeon's home almost two years ago following issuance of a search warrant.

Gillibrand led some Senate Democrats in an ill - fated push against giving a waiver to allow retired Gen. James Mattis to become defense secretary, arguing the principle of civilian control of the military should not be violated.

«That may make you uncomfortable,» Mr. Silver's defense attorney Steven Molo argued in his opening statement at his client's ongoing corruption trial.