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").
Menifee is a city located in Southwestern Riverside County, California, United States. The city is roughly 50 square miles in size. As of January 1, 2009, Menifee contains an estimated population of 67,705. The City of Menifee includes the communities of Menifee, Sun City, Quail Valley, Paloma Valley and portions of Romoland. Menifee is known for its picturesque views of the San Jacinto Mountains, the San Bernardino Mountains, Mt. Baldy, and Santa Ana Mountains above Lake Elsinore.