Audi alteram partem

(Latin) right to be heard, right to states one's own side of the story when accused of a crime (Law)

Audi alteram partem (or audiatur et altera pars) is a Latin phrase that means, literally, hear the other side. It stands for the principle that no one should be condemned without a hearing in which they are given the opportunity to respond to the accusations against them.The Presumption of innocence is considered a principle of fundamental justice or equity in most legal systems that the accused should be afforded the right to confront the witnesses against the accused and to examine the evidence presented by the state or prosecution in the process of determining guilt or culpability.
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Latin; literally 'hear the other side'. - (read more on Audi alteram partem)