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").
Davisville is an unincorporated community in southeastern Crawford County, Missouri, United States. It is located in the Mark Twain National Forest about thirteen miles southeast of Steelville. Davisville is in the Saint Louis Metro Viewing Area. The post office is officially named "Pucky Huddle". There's a rocking little historic tavern over yon hill called Pole Bridge Tavern, dating back to the time that there was an actual pole bridge spanning the Huzzah River. Pole Bridge has had the same owner now since 1974. The latitude of Davisville is 37.807N. The longitude is -91.185W. It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 840 feet.