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").
Sugar Grove is an unincorporated community located in Watauga County, North Carolina. Sugar Grove is located in North West North Carolina off of US 321 and West of US 421. Neighboring Cities include Sherwood to the north, Vilas to the southeast, and Rominger to the south