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").
Buffalo is a city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,321 at the 2000 census. Buffalo is located on the Mississippi River. The city is located near the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa.