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").
Bridgeport is an unincorporated community that is the county seat of Mono County, California. It lies at an elevation of 6463 feet (1970 m). Bridgeport is located at the intersection of highways US 395 and State Route 182. The current population is 817.