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").
Canby is an unincorporated community in Modoc County, California. It is located 17 miles (27 km) west of Alturas, at an elevation of feet (m). at an elevation of 4314 feet (1315 m). It has a population of 413 people. The ZIP Code is 96015. The community is inside area code 530.