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").
Barnesville is a village located in the northeastern Pennsylvania anthracite coal region in Rush Township and Ryan Township. Residents who live in Rush Township attend Tamaqua Area School District, while Ryan Township residents attend Mahanoy Area School District. The zip code for Barnesville is 18214.