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").
Tunas is an unincorporated community in northern Dallas County, Missouri, United States. It lies sixteen miles north of Buffalo and eight miles east of Urbana. Located on Route 73, several homes are located here along with a post office and a fire station. Formerly, a store was located here along with a few other businesses. Tunas is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.