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").
For the historic Manokin Settlement, see Manokin Historic District. Manokin is an unincorporated community in Somerset County, Maryland, United States. It is located on Maryland Route 361 at the intersection of River Road.