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").
Central Point is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. The population was 17,025 as of 2007. The city shares its southern border with Medford. Central Point is home of the Jackson County Fair that occurs in late July.