Maria took the task of conducting Darnford's defence upon herself.

Many British positions were isolated, and often conducted their own defence without support or direction.

In court, he conducted his own defence, but was found guilty and sentenced to another year imprisonment.

Cobbett conducted his own defence and he was so successful that the jury failed to convict him.

Wardell conducted his own defence with great ability and the jury failed to agree.

Thomas conducted his own defence and argued over the meaning of the charges written in Latin compared to the English words that he actually used.

The prisoner was left to conduct his defence without legal assistance.

Bushell pleaded not guilty, and conducted his own defence.

He refused to confess to these charges and conducted his own defence, which was a waste of time, according to the judge.

As a doctor and professor of law, he wishes to conduct his own defence, which is a fundamental right.