You have the rights listed below: # You have the right to remain silent # Anything you say can and may be used against you in the court of law # You have the right to have an attorney # If you can not afford one, one will be appointed to you
The defendant is not guilty of the crime they are accused of.
The defendant - is the person accused of a crime in a trial.
Defendant, accused, respondent.
In the 2004 case Hamdi vs. Rumsfield the Supreme Court held that citizens accused of terrorist acts are entitled to constitutional protections. Hamdi, a US citizen was captured in Afghanistan and turned over to the US military. He was classified as a enemy combatant.
The judge follows the Constitutional protections given to the accused. She must also follow the rules of evidence and respect precedent.
defendant or accused
The defendant - is the person accused of a crime in a trial.
They are known as the defendant.
The defendant. The one being accused of a crime.
A DEFENDANT - In criminal cases is the person accused/charged with the crime.
A person charged with a crime is the accused or the defendant.
The Defendent is "being accused", therefore defending one's self