Question

In both criminal and civil cases, the party accused of wrongdoing is called what?

A. the plaintiff
B. the prosecution
C. the defendant
D. the appellant

Answer 1

The party accused of wrongdoing is called C.) the defendant

Step-by-step explanation:

a defendant is a person being sued or accused of a crime

Answer 2

Answer : C

In civil trials, the side making the charge of wrongdoing is called the plaintiff. (The side charged with wrongdoing is called the defendant in both criminal and civil trials.)