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").
Bluffdale is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,700 at the 2000 census. The city was incorporated during the 1970s and has seen modest but accelerating growth since. As of April 2007 the Mayor and City Council have been at odds over several issues, which has caused several lawsuits to be filed against the City Council by the mayor. The judge has ruled in favor of the City Council in each case.