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").
Rock Island is an unincorporated town in the northeastern-most portion of Warren County, Tennessee, United States. The town was named after a small island that existed at the confluence of the Collins River and Caney Fork River before the erection of Great Falls Dam. Rock Island is home to Rock Island State Park. Many different houses, restaurants, and marinas can be found here. Rock Island is a popular destination during the summer season. Boats can often be seen on the river riding by. The state park offers many different hiking trails as well as a sand bar (almost a beach front).