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").
Findley Lake is a small hamlet within the Town of Mina in western Chautauqua County, New York. Located on the north side of a small lake with the same name, Findley Lake is near many local tourist attractions such as Peek'n Peak Resort and Lake Erie. It is also a popular area for summer homes and camps, especially along the lakeshore.