被告

The evidence points to the guilt of the accused.

The jury found the accused not guilty.

Several of the accused were found guilty.

The accused was acquitted of the charge. / The accused was declared innocent.

The defendant is charged with/accused of murder.

The defendant lost/won the case.

defence attorney

statement of defence

arraign a defendant on a charge of robbery

plead for/defend the defendant

cross-examine a defendant