裁判長は被告に有罪の宣告を言い渡した。
The judge handed down a guilty verdict to the defendant.
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The defendant filed an objection to the judgment.
裁判長は被告に無罪の判決を言い渡した
The judge handed down a not-guilty verdict to the defendant.
被告は不当な逮捕であると異議を申し立てた
The defendant filed an objection, claiming it was an unjust arrest.
陪審員は、証拠を公平に評価し、被告が有罪か無罪かを判断しなければならない。
Jurors must evaluate evidence fairly and determine whether a defendant is guilty or innocent.
被告は証拠不十分により免罪された。
The defendant was exonerated due to insufficient evidence.
被告の有罪は証拠を見れば事理明白だ。
The defendant's guilt is self-evident if you look at the evidence.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in civil or administrative cases. In criminal cases, '被告人' is strictly used, though '被告' is sometimes used colloquially.
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