It depends whether they reported you to the police and what they accused you of.
The plaintiff is the accuser and the defendant is the accused.
malfeasance
There is no such thing as a criminal lawsuit. Criminal prosecutions are brought by the state through the appropriate prosecution, and are not called lawsuits. Lawsuits are civil suits, that are, by definition, not criminal.
The person filing a lawsuit is the Plaintiff. The person they are suing is called the defendant.
The person who brings a lawsuit is called the Plaintiff or Petitioner.
Perpetrator means "the person that did the deed." You are being accused of being the person that did "it."
A lawsuit is an action a person takes in the court of law when they feel wronged by another person or company seeking money from damages.
The person who files a lawsuit is called the plaintiff if they are the one filing the lawsuit, or the defendant if they are the one being sued.
Being named in a lawsuit means that a person is being accused of wrongdoing and is required to defend themselves in court. This can have serious consequences, including financial costs, damage to reputation, and potential legal penalties if found guilty. It can also be emotionally stressful and time-consuming for the individual involved.
how did roman law protect the rights of an accused person?
accused - yes; convicted - no
A person can be accused of anything, regardless of the circumstances.