Satan himself entered into Judas as the latter executed the betrayal.

Then they organized a mob, sent it out after the Master, arrested him, and brought him before this supreme court for trial at night, which was contrary to their own laws.

"They that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled," in furtherance of the wicked conspiracy .-- Matthew 26:57.
[223]The meek and defenseless Lamb of God was led into a den of ravenous wolves, who were thirsting for his blood.

They did not dignify his case by even filing a formal charge against him.

They sought, contrary to the law, to make him testify against himself.