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").
Linch is an unincorporated community in southeastern Johnson County, Wyoming, United States. It lies along WYO 192 southeast of the city of Buffalo, the county seat of Johnson County. Its elevation is 4,957 feet (1,511 m), and it is located at 43°36′23″N 106°11′46″W / 43.60639°N 106.19611°W / 43.60639; -106.19611 (43.6063624, -106.1961324). Although Linch is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 82640. Public education in the community of Linch is provided by Johnson County School District #1.