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").
Cresco, Pennsylvania is a small town in the Northeast Corner of the state. Cresco is located in the Pocono Mountains. Other nearby towns include Buck Hill Falls, Skytop, and Mountainhome. Callie's Pretzel Factory attracts many Pocono Mountain tourists to the town.