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").
Wilseyville is an unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California. It lies at an elevation of 2769 feet. Wilseyville is notorious for the ranch owned by Leonard Lake which was used in his serial killings, and used to dispose of the bodies of his victims. Wilseyville's post office was established in 1947; it has the zip code 95257. Wilseyville was named after Lawrence A. Wilsey, an executive at the Forest Products Company.