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").
Churubusco is a hamlet in the Town of Clinton, in Clinton County, New York, United States. The community is located on New York State Route 189 north of U.S. Route 11 near the Quebec border. The community was named in honor of the U.S. troops that fought in the Battle of Churubusco campaign during the Mexican–American War. The area ZIP code is 12923.