<P> A defendant is a person accused of committing a crime in criminal prosecution or a person against whom some type of civil relief is being sought in a civil case . </P> <P> Terminology varies from one jurisdiction to another . For example, Scots law does not use the term "defendant"; the terms "accused" or "panel" are used instead in criminal proceedings, and "defender" in civil proceedings . </P>

Who is the person accused of a crime