Collocations for defendant - noun

criminal
convicted, guilty

accuse, charge
The defendant was charged with disturbing the peace.

prosecute, sue
a defendant being sued by an insurance company

convict, find guilty
The defendant was convicted of murder.
The jury found the defendant guilty on all counts.

sentence
The defendant was sentenced to three years in prison.

acquit, find not guilty
release

plead guilt, plead not guilty

against the defendant
the plaintiff's claim against the defendant

for the defendant
Several witnesses gave evidence for the defendant.

defendant in
a defendant in bankruptcy proceedings