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").
Laurel Bloomery is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Tennessee, United States. Settled in the early 1800s, the community's first forge mill was built and began operation in 1810. The mill was closed in 1870, but portions are still standing today.