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").
Unionville Center is a village in Union County, Ohio, in the United States. The population was 299 at the 2000 census. The village is home to the Charles W. Fairbanks Festival that is held each May. The village also supports a post office, with the ZIP Code of 43077.