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").
Burson is an unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California. It lies at an elevation of 413 feet. Burson was founded along the San Joaquin and Sierra Nevada Railroad, and named for David S. Burson, a railroad figure. Burson's first post office was established in 1884. Its zip code is 95225.