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").
Big Clifty is a small unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States. Located near the Hardin County line, the community lies primarily along U.S. Route 62. Children from the Big Clifty area attend Clarkson Elementary.