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").
Slatedale is an unincorporated community in northern Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It is 3.1 miles west of the borough of Slatington. Emergency Services The village of Slatedale is served by the Citizen's Fire Co #1, Slatedale for fire protection and Northern Valley EMS for ambulance services. ' Both towns are named after the large amount of slate found in the area.