/dɪˈfɛndənt nɑt ɪn ˈkʌstədi/ – Phrase
Definition: bị can tại ngoại.
A more thorough explanation: A defendant not in custody refers to an individual who has been accused of a crime and is currently not being held in detention or custody pending trial. This term is commonly used in legal proceedings to distinguish between defendants who are free on bail or released on their own recognizance, as opposed to those who are being held in custody during the legal process.
Example: In the case of Smith v. Jones, the defendant, who is not in custody, has been ordered to appear in court for the next hearing.