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").
Douglas City is an unincorporated town located in Trinity County, California with a population of 714. Nearby towns and cities include Lewiston, Junction City, Weaverville, Hayfork, Big Bar, Whiskeytown, French Gulch, and Igo. The ZIP Code is 96024. The community is inside area code 530. The town was named after Stephen Douglas after he won the 1858 Illinois Debates.