Acts 25:16
I told them that it was not the custom of the Romans to give any man up for punishment, before the accused had his accusers face to face, and had opportunity of defending himself against the charges that had been brought against him.
Acts 25:4-5
But Festus answered that Paul was in custody at Caesarea, and that he himself was going there soon.
John 7:51
"Our law does not condemn the accused, does it, before hearing his defense, and finding out what he is doing?"
Acts 23:30
"Now when I received information that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him at once to you, charging his accusers also to speak against him before you."
Acts 26:1
Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You are permitted to speak for yourself." So Paul stretched forth his hand and began to make his defense.