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").
Avon Park is a city in Highlands County, Florida, United States. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population in 2006 at 8,879. It is the oldest city in Highlands County, and was named after Stratford-upon-Avon, England.