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").
Benjamin is a city in Knox County, Texas, United States. It is the county seat of Knox County. The population was 264 at the 2000 census. A July 1, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 213.