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").
San Marino is a small, affluent city in Los Angeles County, California. In 2009, Forbes ranked the city's ZIP of 91108 as the 79th most expensive area to live in the United States. The city was named after the Republic of San Marino, which is also present in the city's seal, with the Three Towers of San Marino.