A good defense lawyer would have spent the time interviewing witnesses, hitting the lawbooks, sending material already received to credentialed defense experts with unassailable credibility, building a valid defense presentation, working on voir dire questions, jury selection points and jury instructions, working on possible extenuating circumstances or mitigation material, working these things into an outline of an opening and closing argument for both the case in chief and a possible sentencing phase and at the same time communicating politely with the prosecutor's office about various elements of a plea deal. He would be working with Casey to understand all the phases of a criminal trial and pointing out the advantages and disadvantages of the evidence and the elements of a plea deal. A good defense attorney just wouldn't have time to stand out in front of cameras having a "stare down" which is unproductive, can't do his client any good at all, could further motivate LE and the prosecution and could damage his client. A good lawyer would be so incredibly busy he wouldn't even know it is a holiday season. His only comment to the cameras would be, "We're working hard to provide Miss Anthony with the best defense we can possibly provide." A good defense attorney would never submit a motion without some legal points and authorities.