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").
Langeloth, Pennsylvania is an unincorporated community located in Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Langeloth has been assigned the ZIP code 15054. The town has a population of approximately 600. Langeloth began as a coal mining company town. Langeloth has three businesses; Vallina's Market, Riddell/All American, and Langeloth Metallurgical Company. It is also the birthplace of noted former college football coach Barry Alvarez. Langeloth is also home to the regionally renowned Langeloth Softball League, also known as LSB. Games are played at the Gus Barbush Memorial park where hundreds of locals gather to drink beer outside the outfield fence. The league slogan is, "We play fastpitch."