In the US, that's our system of justice.
The person being defended is referred to as the defendant.
Yes, a jury decides if a person is guilty or not guilty.
John Adams. He defended the soldiers because he felt they needed a good defense and that they were innocent until proven guilty.
John Adams. He defended the soldiers because he felt they needed a good defense and that they were innocent until proven guilty.
the person found guilty
Said person would be an "accessory before the fact" and would be guilty of what ever the perpetrator is guilty of
For a person to be guilty, someone has to prove with supportive reasons that the person did something wrong.
Guilty
A person is never found innocent. A person is found guilty or not guilty at the verdict phase of a criminal trial.
It means that the person was JUDGED and found GUILTY.
Yes they are Guilty
Guilty means that a person admits to committing the crime they were accused of. Not guilty means that a person denies committing the crime and the prosecution must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in court.