His chief lawyer , Mahendradatta , said Bashir was mentally prepared for a heavy sentencing demand and felt the Marriott bombing would affect the decision .
A lawyer for Bashir , Mahendradatta , said earlier his client was mentally prepared for a heavy sentencing demand and had felt the Marriott bombing would affect the decision .
The charges came after the federal government prohibited the sheik from speaking with the media and imposed special measures restricting his access to mail , the telephone and visitors .