3.18 Corporate Defendant is a legal term used to refer to a company or organization that is accused of a crime in a civil or criminal case. This type of defendant can be a sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other business entity. In a criminal case, the defendant can face criminal charges. In a civil case, the defendant can be sued for damages or other remedies. Different types of 3.18 Corporate Defendant include corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and other business entities.