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").
Neversink is a town in Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was 3,553 at the 2000 census. The Town of Neversink is in the northeast corner of the county. The Neversink River that flows through the town is claimed to be the birthplace of American fly fishing.