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").
Calhoun is a city in Gordon County, Georgia, United States. The population was 10,667 at the 2000 census. The city's rapid growth is evident as the population rose to 13,570 in 2005. The city is the county seat of Gordon County.