There are lawyers that specialize in Appeals, and seek leniency or clemency. It is, of course, better to have a good one at trial that can get a shorter sentence.
Your local bar association may be able to suggest some who are most experienced in the field.
That is the lawyers briefcase.
Which lawyer will prosecute the suspect?
The lawyer was able to vindicate the client.
The building was demolished and reduced to a pile of rubble.
Example sentence - It is more important to be kind than right.
chicken, vendor, waiter, lawyer, deer.... are examples of neuter
She deluded herself into thinking that he cared about her.
The log was reduced to a large cinder in the fireplace.
The defendant's lawyer had new evidence - so decided to contest the sentence handed down to his client.
The information this lawyer disseminated was completely inaccurate, he should be sued for that.
the lawyer gave an underlying opinion during the court case
Before the witness left the stand, the lawyer asked for a restatement of the facts.