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").
Dunn is a city in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 9,196 at the 2000 census. It is the birthplace of early rock and roll guitar hero, Link Wray and General William C. Lee, father of the American Airborne. The city slogan is "It's all right here. " The town is home to 3 local schools. Harnett Primary for K-3, Wayne Avenue for 4-5, and Dunn Middle School for 6-8. High school students attend Triton High School located in Erwin.