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").
Welcome is an unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland. It has been designated the zip code of 20693. It is 7 miles from La Plata on Rt 6 West. The Goose Bay campground and marina are there. Prominent residents: Barnes Compton, 19th-century Congressman residing at "Hilltop" Ken Dixon, owner of large car dealership since 1961 Dr. Francis Chiaramonte, founder/ head of Southern Maryland Hospital Center