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").
Stevensville is a census-designated place (CDP), in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It is the most populous place among both CDPs and municipalities in the county. The Stevensville Historic District is one of only two registered historic districts in the county, the other being the Centreville Historic District.