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").
Coleville is an unincorporated community in Mono County, California. It is located in the Antelope Valley on the West Walker River 26 miles (42 km) northwest of Bridgeport, at an elevation of 5141 feet (1567 m). According to the Mono County's government website, the population as of 2000 was 77. Coleville is located in northern Mono County. It is most notable for being General John Abizaid's hometown. Coleville is located on U.S. Route 395. The ZIP Code is 96107. The community is inside area code 530.