stands trial
Defends against charges
To stand trial is to appear in court as a defendant and undergo legal proceedings to determine guilt or innocence.
The phrase emphasizes formal submission to judicial process: He stands trial for murder next month.
Someone who flees jurisdiction or is deemed mentally unfit may never stand trial.
- court caseLegal dispute under adjudication
- arraignmentCharge-reading court session
- defendantParty facing charges
- acquittalFormal clearing of charges
- testimonySworn statement as evidence
prosecution · due process · cross-examination · exoneration · conviction · mistrial · guilty verdict · sentencing · justice · witness · sworn testimony · indictment · not guilty · verdict · judge · jury · defense · plea bargain