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").
Penfield is an unincorporated town in Compromise Township, Champaign County, Illinois, USA. Penfield is home to The Illinois & Indiana Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Club. Penfield is also home to St. Lawrence Catholic Church, The Last Call Bar, and Shirley's Oasis.