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").
Buckingham is an unincorporated community located near the interestions of Hwy D-65 and U.S. Highway 63 in Tama County, Iowa, United States. It lies north of Traer and south of Hudson. The zip code for Buckingham is 50612. Buckingham is in the Central Standard Time Zone. Buckingham is served by the Traer fire department.