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").
Dennis is an unincorporated community in Parker County, Texas, United States. Its elevation is 728 feet (222 m). Although Dennis is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 76439. N. M. Dennis, a local judge, founded the community at the spot of a bridge across the Brazos River in 1892. The community's post office was opened in 1895. Today, FM 1543 passes through the community. As of the 2000 census the town has 90 residents. The town includes a post office, a volunteer fire station,, Dennis First Baptist Church, and Sugar Tree Golf Course,. The town is served by Brock ISD, . There have been many attempts over the years to open a market in the town, but they have all failed for various reasons.