co-defendant (Meaning)
co-defendant (n)
a defendant who has been joined together with one or more other defendants in a single action
Synonyms & Antonyms of co-defendant
co-defendant Sentence Examples
- The prosecution presented a strong case against the co-defendant in the drug trafficking trial.
- The defense attorney argued that her client was coerced into involvement by the actions of the co-defendant.
- During the trial, the co-defendant testified against his former associates in exchange for a reduced sentence.
- The judge reminded the jury to consider each co-defendant's role in the alleged crime separately.
- Despite being co-defendants, their defense strategies differed significantly.
- The co-defendant's alibi was corroborated by multiple witnesses.
- The prosecutor alleged that the co-defendant played a pivotal role in orchestrating the robbery.
- The co-defendant's plea deal included providing information about the main suspect's whereabouts.
- The co-defendant's criminal record was used to establish a pattern of behavior.
- Both co-defendants were found guilty of conspiracy to commit fraud.
FAQs About the word co-defendant
a defendant who has been joined together with one or more other defendants in a single action
defendant, plaintiff, arguer, advocate, disputant,pleader, debater, challenger, disputer, contestant
No antonyms found.
The prosecution presented a strong case against the co-defendant in the drug trafficking trial.
The defense attorney argued that her client was coerced into involvement by the actions of the co-defendant.
During the trial, the co-defendant testified against his former associates in exchange for a reduced sentence.
The judge reminded the jury to consider each co-defendant's role in the alleged crime separately.
