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").
Statenville is an unincorporated community in and the county seat of Echols County, Georgia, United States. Statenville is named for Capt. James W. Staten, who built the first store in the town. Statenville was previously known as Troublesome. Zip Code is 31648 and Area Code is 229.