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").
Alderpoint (formerly, Alder Point) is an unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California. It is located 11 miles (18 km) east-northeast of Garberville. It lies at an elevation of 472 feet (144 m). The ZIP Code is 95511. The community is inside area code 707.