Who is the defendant in a criminal court case? the person who has been accused of a crime the person who represents the government the person who to decide the verdict the person who makes sure the trial is fair

The correct answer is A. The person who has been accused of a crime

Explanation:

In law, the term "defendant" is a synonym for accused or charged which means this term is used to describe the person who has been accused of a crime or who is the main suspect for doing something that goes against the law. In this way, the defendant is also the person who is being tried and the person that would be condemned if it is proven this person committed a crime. Additionally, this term is applied in any court case including civil lawsuits and criminal trials. Therefore, in a criminal court case, the defendant is basically the person who has been accused of a crime.

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