Fenton is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States, and a suburb of St. Louis. The population was 4,285 in the estimated July 2008 census. It is the home of and the headquarters of televangelist Joyce Meyer.
What is criminal defense law?
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").