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").
The unincorporated community of Tres Pinos is located in the County of San Benito along State Route 25. The community adjoins the south edge of Hollister's development as of 2006. NAD27 latitude and longitude for the community are listed as 36°47′24″N 121°19′12″W / 36.790000°N 121.32000°W / 36.790000; -121.32000Coordinates: 36°47′24″N 121°19′12″W / 36.790000°N 121.32000°W / 36.790000; -121.32000 in the National Geographic Names Database. Elevation is listed as 530 feet (162 m) AMSL and the feature ID number is 1660025.