In a criminal case, the state, through a prosecutor, initiates the suit, while in a civil case the victim brings the suit. Persons convicted of a crime may be incarcerated, fined, or both. Criminal defense attorneys represent clients who have been accused of committing a crime, and defend their rights at each stage of a misdemeanor or felony case -- from an arrest to an appeal after conviction. Criminal defense attorneys may be hired privately or provided by the government (called "public defenders").
Cullman is a city in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. It is located along Interstate 65, 50 miles (80 km) north of Birmingham, Alabama and 55 miles (89 km) south of Huntsville, Alabama. According to the 2008 census, the city has a population of 15,295. The city is the county seat of Cullman County.