Legal Term
Alleged Offender
Until a person is proved to be guilty of a crime, they are called an 'alleged offender', the 'accused' or the 'defendant'.
Source Information
Source
🏛️ Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions
Licence
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Australia (CC BY 4.0)
Category
General
Disclaimer: This definition is sourced from an official Australian government website for general information purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified legal professional for advice specific to your situation.