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").
Hilltop is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. Hilltop is located on West Virginia Route 16 and West Virginia Route 61 2 miles (3 km) south of Oak Hill. Hilltop has a post office with ZIP code 25855.