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").
Swanton is an unincorporated town in Garrett County, Maryland. The town's main street consists of a famous store called the Swanton Mall, which is famous for its chili sauce for hot dogs, a church, an antique store, and a post office. Swanton is close to several recreation areas like Deep Creek Lake State Park.