Legal Term
Accused
A person charged with committing a crime. Other words for the accused are 'defendant' and 'alleged offender'.
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.