I) There is great power in advocacy. Many people in time have no doubt escaped justice simply because someone was able to talk prettier than someone else.
Illustration: pastor murdered by his wife escapes justice.
Benjamin and the cup:
Joseph had the cup placed on Benjamin. Was later found in the brothers were brought back.
Judah interceded for his brother. He did not deny Benjamin's guilt but simply argued that Benjamin was the favorite of his father and the old man would die if something happened to his son.
Judah even offers to take Benjamin's place instead.