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").
Delco (formerly, Brinkly and Pershing) is an unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States. It lies at an elevation of 49 feet (15 m). Delco is also home the Acme Delco Middle School, Home of the Trojans.