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").
Stambaugh is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Kentucky, United States. Stambaugh's post office was established on February 28, 1905, with Bessie L. Stambaugh as the first postmaster. The community was named after the descendants of Samuel and Philip Stambaugh, who were two of the area's first settlers. Its ZIP Code is 41257. Stambaugh is located at an elevation of 830 feet (253 m).