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").
Barksdale is a small unincorporated town in the hill country section of the U.S. state of Texas. It is located in Edwards County and holds a population of a few hundred. It's referred to as a "no stop-light town"; Highway 55 passes right through it. Barksdale is home to many ranches and most of them offer great locations for Axis deer hunting and fishing. The Nueces Canyon Consolidated Independent School District serves area students.