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AH020387 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Convicted VS accused

What is the difference between 'convicted' and 'accused'?
  

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Hi, In basic legal terms, 'accused' means you are charged with a crime. 'Convicted' means the court decides you are guilty. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, In basic legal terms, 'accused' means you are charged with a crime.
  • 'Convicted' means the court decides you are guilty.
  • Clive
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Hi,

In basic legal terms, 'accused' means you are charged with a crime. 'Convicted' means the court decides you are guilty.

Clive
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knew it somone in my class thought other wise!!!
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