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").
London is a city in Laurel County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 5,692 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Laurel County. Troy Rudder is the current Mayor. The city is named after London, England. London is also home to the World Chicken Festival, which attracts 250,000 people annually.