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").
Gerton is an unincorporated community in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. It lies on U.S. Route 74 Alternate, at an elevation of 2,674 feet (815 m). The community is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. Gerton's ZIP code is 28735. Fire protection is provided by Gerton Fire and Rescue, which has a class 6 DOI rating.