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").
Hatfield is an unincorporated community in northwestern Harrison County, Missouri, United States. It is located about twelve miles east of Grant City on Route 46. Its post office has closed and mail now comes from Grant City.