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").
Smithville is a village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,333 at the 2000 census. Smithville is home to the historic "Smithville Inn" and "The Barn" restaurants, as well as the Wayne County Schools Career Center. It is also part of the Green Local School District, which also includes the nearby Marshallville.