The purpose of such an examination is to determine whether a defendant understands the criminal charges against him and can participate in a criminal defense.

Juries here are instructed that they can find for a predisposition to a crime merely if the defendant participated "with alacrity."

According to the indictment, the defendants participated in an alien smuggling organization operating out of the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

The defendant may have members of their family sit with them and participate in the proceedings.

From approximately 2005 through 2009, the defendants allegedly participated in a "lottery prize" scheme that targeted victims, mostly elderly, in the United States.

But the court cannot delegate to the probation officer the authority to decide whether the defendant shall participate in a mental health program.

Some defendants named in the lawsuit did not participate in the settlement and will continue to litigate the case.

Some defendants have participated in peaceful protests in support of other previously-convicted dissidents.

In civil cases, both the Government and the defendant must participate in the search for the truth.

(3) the defendant assisted or participated in the commission of the offense (the actus reus).