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").
Elk City is an unincorporated community in Idaho County, Idaho, United States. Elk City is located at the eastern end of Idaho State Highway 14 and is 50 miles (80 km) east of Grangeville, the nearest city. Elk City has a post office with ZIP code 83525.