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").
Foreman is a city in Little River County, Arkansas, United States. Foreman is most notable for being the hometown of Tracy Lawrence. Foreman is also home to the four time defending class AA Arkansas state softball champions, the Foreman Lady Gators. The population was 1,125 at the 2000 census.