Talk:Defendant

Split proposed
This article should be split between separate articles on criminal and civil defendants. BD2412 talk 14:18, 15 October 2005 (UTC)

This article needs attention - I fixed it as best as I could. --Frank Lofaro Jr. 23:07, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

Last paragraph off topic
The last paragraph is about a different meaning of respondent. It has nothing to do with defendant. So it belongs in the article Respondent. However that redirects to another legal term. What is needed is a disambiguation page for Respondent. I don't know how to fix this - maybe someone can help! 172.176.3.52 10:39, 6 July 2007 (UTC)


 * I'll do it. See respondent. --Spiffy sperry (talk) 20:30, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

What legal system?
We should not forget that this is an international, cross-jurisdictional project and assume that the people reading your articles are educated in your own legal system. Does the information in this article refer to the terminology in the United States, the UK, or another jurisdiction? As far as I know, the terms claimant/defendant are currently used in English law ("plainiff" abandoned after a civil procedure reform), while puruer/defender is Scottish terminology. Is the same terminology used in the US, and if so, does it vary by state? As far as "respondent" is concerned, it is a common term in international arbitration, but how is it used in national legal systems? Would appreciate some clarity on this issue. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Piotrnikitin (talk • contribs) 12:25, 21 February 2008 (UTC)

Miranda and Dui
I was pulled over last month the HWY patrol said he detected the smell of alcohol coming my vehicle. I then explained to him that in the back area i had 25 gallon bag full of soda and beer cans. as I lifted up a beeer can tilted it to show it was empty the last swallow was now on my lap. Then he asked if I would take the field soberity test. I explained that I cannot physicallly comply with hhis test. So off to jail we go. As he was putting me in cuffs he read me my miranda. Upon arriving at the police station I was led into the INTOXALIZER room. I then informed him the second time that I needed legal council. He responded,"are you refusing?" Again I said I was not refusing But needed legal counsil. He left me in the room for app. 10 to 15 min. This is a sunday morningat 4:00am. They then decided I had refused. This makes no sence to me. Do I really have thr right to remain silent??? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.1.115.179 (talk) 20:27, 18 March 2008 (UTC)

Wikiproject Prisons
If anyone's interested, I've proposed a new wikiproject for the creation of articles regarding specific prisons here. --Cdogsimmons (talk) 01:33, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

Moved from article
I moved this from the article as slightly off topic. (It's here in case someone disagrees and wants to put it back.) Question: Once convicted are they still a defendant? RJFJR (talk) 22:38, 27 December 2009 (UTC)

If found guilty, or if the defendant reaches a plea bargain or other settlement with the prosecution, the defendant receives a sentence from the presiding judge. This sentence, however, does not necessarily include the full punishment: social stigma of prosecution and collateral consequences of criminal charges may still affect the defendant.