Defendant.
Apologetics means to defend something by use of intelligent argument. The Bible uses this word when it talks about when someone had an accusation against them (like court) the person had to defend himself by using intelligent arguments. So, apologetics has to do with defending the beliefs a person has.
It isn't. In law, the plaintiff makes a complaint that he has been wronged by the defendant. The defendant must defend himself against the plaintiff's action. In some places, the accused person in a criminal case is also called a defendant; here again, the accusation has been brought against him and he must defend against it, if only by making the general denial implied by a plea of not guilty.
Defendant. He has to defend him self against the plaintiff's accusation.
Apologetics means to defend something by use of intelligent argument. The Bible uses this word when it talks about when someone had an accusation against them (like court) the person had to defend himself by using intelligent arguments. So, apologetics has to do with defending the beliefs a person has.
accusation
Accusation
If the person is caught, the police will either arrest them or issue a citation. The person must then appear in court to defend themselves against the accusation. If the person pleads or is found guilty, the penalty will depend on the amount stolen, the type of theft, the person's age and criminal history, and various other factors.
The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees a person is given a chance to defend himself in court. This amendment was ratified on July 9, 1868.
procedural due process
In Missouri, the rights of the accused include the right to remain silent, the right to legal representation, the right to a fair and public trial, the right to confront witnesses against them, and the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The defendant is the one being sued in the court. It is their job to "defend" themselves against the allegations being brought in front of the court. Plaintiff - Complain Defendant - Defend
If the person is guilty of the crime, then it isn't illegal to send an anonymous tip to the police. There may even be a reward for doing so. If the person is not guilty of the crime, and you know he isn't, then yes, it is illegal to slander that person by making a false accusation. This doesn't matter how the accusation is made; by phone, letter, email or in person.