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").
Livingston is a town in Columbia County, New York, United States. United States. The population was 3,424 at the 2000 census. The town is named after its founding father. The Town of Livingston is in the southwest part of Columbia County. US Route 9 passes through the town.