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").
Cedar Knolls is an unincorporated area located within Hanover Township in Morris County, New Jersey. It is part of Hanover Township along with Whippany. Though Cedar Knolls has its own post office, many residents have Morris Plains postal addresses, which confuses those seeking to know the borders of Cedar Knolls. The Trailwood section of Cedar Knolls is known for its typically large homes and affluent residents. Residents of Cedar Knolls attend Mountview Road School, which also has a Morris Plains postal address.