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").
Old Station is a small unincorporated town in Shasta County, California, United States. It is located 13 miles (21 km) north of Lassen Volcanic National Park, directly in between Redding and Susanville. The population is approximately 250. The ZIP code in Old Station is 96071 and the area code 530.