Sentence examples for attempted to plea from inspiring English sources

This pharmacist attempted to plea self-defense, but because he shot the teenager in the head, chased someone else out and returned to shoot the kid five more times as he lay on the floor, he was sentenced to first-degree murder.

He has given an extensive statement to South African investigators, and his lawyer, Johan Hattingh, has attempted to negotiate a plea agreement — so far unsuccessfully.

Mr. Craig pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct, though he later insisted he was innocent and attempted to withdraw the plea.

Waksal, 54, had attempted to reach a plea deal with federal prosecutors for weeks before he was indicted on August 7.

When Mr. Rahman entered court on Wednesday, he attempted to withdraw his guilty plea.

Later, Kaczynski attempted to withdraw his guilty plea, arguing it was involuntary.

He at once issued a plea for unity and attempted to claim he couldn't be held accountable for the sins of "individuals".

Chung asserts that, after his guilty plea, the Chinese government attempted to assassinate him with "hit squads" three times, but the efforts were foiled by the FBI.

Hayes had previously attempted to receive a life sentence in a plea bargain.

The plea stemmed from a Sept. 9 incident where he attempted to have sex with a mailbox in a public area.

Turks across the country took to the streets Friday night, answering pleas to confront the Turkish military as it attempted to take power in a coup.