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").
Shawboro is an unincorporated community located in Currituck County, North Carolina, United States. The post office is located close to the intersection of Shawboro Road and North Indian Town Road (SR 1147). The ZIP code is 27973. The Shawboro area is covered by three different telephone exchanges: Elizabeth City, Moyock, and Shiloh. Located in Shawboro is Station 4 fire and rescue service as well as Shawboro Elementary School, a K-5 school with approximately 500 students.