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").
Butte City (formerly, Butte) is an unincorporated community in Glenn County, California. It is located on the east bank of the Sacramento River 11 miles (18 km) south-east of Willows, at an elevation of 89 feet (27 m). The first post office at Butte City was established in 1883.