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").
Avalon is an unincorporated community located in the town of Bradford, in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. Avalon is located along Wisconsin Highway 140 north of Clinton and south of Emerald Grove. Avalon is served by the Wisconsin and Southern Railroad.