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").
Arispe redirects here. For the moth genus, see Arispe (moth). Arispe is a city in Union County, Iowa, United States. The population was 89 at the 2000 census. It is closely related to the nearby town of Creston.