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").
Homewood is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California, on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. It is home to Homewood Mountain Resort. The community of Homewood has about 200 residents. Its ZIP code is 96141 and its area code 530.