defendants

In legal terms, a defendant is a person or entity accused of a wrongdoing in a court case. This could involve criminal charges, where the defendant is alleged to have committed a crime, or civil matters, where they are being sued for damages or disputes. The defendant has the right to defend themselves against these allegations, often with the help of a lawyer. The legal process aims to determine the truth and provide justice, with the defendant presumed innocent until proven guilty in criminal cases.