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").
Weott is an unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California. It is located 17 miles (27 km) north-northwest of Garberville, at an elevation of 285 feet (87 m). Weott is located along the Avenue of the Giants. It has a population of 450. It is located along the South Fork Eel River. It is inside area code 707. The greater area of Weott encompasses, the Bull Creek, Dyerville, Southfork, Camp Grant and Burlington areas. Weott's local services are run by the Weott Community Service District and the town has full sewers with water provided from a spring across the Eel River. The area enjoys a nice climate with lots of sunshine during the summer and lots of rain and fog during the winter. The town is surrounded on most sides by huge ancient redwoods and the Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The post office at Weott opened in 1925. The ZIP Code is 95571.