"Criminal defendants" refers to individuals who are accused of committing a crime and are being prosecuted in a court of law. They are the people facing criminal charges and are seeking legal representation and a fair trial. Full definition
Sometimes, sentencing laws and procedures change to the favor of criminal defendants. (katzjustice.com)
Today the criminal justice system provides prosecutors with incentives to make many decisions that have life changing consequences for criminal defendants, which are never reviewed in court. (sandsmckinley.com)
I also worked for the school's Criminal Justice Clinic where I represented criminal defendants who could not afford an attorney. (fredfranke.com)