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").
Maine is a town in Broome County, New York, United States. The population was 5,459 at the 2000 census. The Town of Maine is on the western border of the county and is northwest of Binghamton. Maine is home to the Greater Binghamton Airport. The airport services Binghamton and the surrounding area.