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").
Sugartown is an unincorporated community in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States. The Sugartown area is famous for its watermelons and timber industry. The sandy soil is good for growing watermelons as well as sugarcane which is used to make cane syrup.