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").
Redcrest is an unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California. It is located 5.5 miles (8.9 km) north of Weott, at an elevation of 377 feet (115 m). The Redcrest post office was established in 1965. Redcrest is located along the Avenue of the Giants. The ZIP Code is 95569. The community is inside area code 707.