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Discover LudwigThe phrase "defendant being" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is commonly used in legal contexts. Example: "The defendant, being a skilled mechanic, was able to repair the plaintiff's car in a timely manner."
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He was assigned to the case, the defendant being without money.
The defendant, being held without bond, will plead not guilty to all counts, his lawyer said.
This is not a case of a third-party defendant being unfairly targeted because of its deep pockets.
Potential jurors were asked if they would "make a decision based upon the defendant being a University of Alabama sports fan".
The trial judge refused the defense lawyer's request to question a juror who might have seen the defendant being led out of court in handcuffs.
In cases where the defendant being followed is convicted, they can not then, under British laws be interviewed again, leaving a hole in the programme's narrative.
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Another defendant is sobbing.
"This defendant was predisposed".
The defendant was immediately released.
Another defendant is at large.
The defendant was hanged".
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com