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").
Coupland is an unincorporated community in Williamson County, Texas, United States. The population of the area is approximately 1000. Coupland is home to the famed Coupland Inn and Dancehall, an eatery, bed and breakfast, and dancehall which has been in the community for nearly 100 years. Couplands athletic teams are the "Cowboys", and the area is one of the safest in Williamson County. (ACCORDING TO WHAT? NO CITATION. ) The Coupland Independent School District serves area students. Coupland ISD serves grades K-8. Upon "graduation" the students either go to Elgin, Taylor, or Thrall for high school courses.