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").
Temple is an unincorporated community in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania at an elevation of 361 feet. The community was named for a hotel sign urging travelers to "Stop at Solomon's Temple. " (Solomon was name of the innkeeper. ) Temple was formerly an independent borough, until it was disincorporated on January 1, 1999. The zip code is 19560.