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").
Kaneville is a village in southwestern Kane County, Illinois, United States. It was incorporated in November 2006 and the first elected officials were chosen in elections held on April 17, 2007. The village had an estimated population of 608 as of July 1, 2007. Kaneville is part of the Chicago metropolitan area.