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").
Ephraim is a city in Sanpete County, Utah, United States. The population was 4,505 at the 2000 census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated its population to be 5,284 in 2008. It is the location of Snow College and is located along U.S. Route 89.