in a criminal proceeding, a defendant must do what?

Answer 1

Prove that he/she did not commit what they are in court for

Answer 2

This is a very broad question.

Assuming you are in the United States and you are asking for only MUST do items:

1. He does not need to prove his innocence. In American criminal procedure, the defendant is innocent until proven guilty. In other words, the state has the burden to prove defendant's guilt.

2. A defendant does not have to have an attorney present. He can waive his Miranda rights and/or represent himself in court.

3. A defendant does not have to speak to the police. He does not have to provide witness against himself. Unless you are talking about a grand jury hearing a defendant can take the Fifth, meaning he has the right to not provide testimony.

4. The only thing that I can think of that a defendant must do is to plead his guilt of innocence before the court prior to start of trial. If he is incapable of doing so, a court appointed counsel will do it for him, but he must plead.

Answer 3

first listen to the prosecution present its case and witnesses. Then present the case against the charges to either PROVE the defendant is not guilty, or at the very least, create a REASONABLE DOUBT in at least one juror's mind.

Answer 4

obey the court

Answer 5

hire an attny or if they cant afford one have the court appoint one and then have their attny prove they are innocent