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").
New Windsor is a town in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was estimated at 24,966 in 2005 by the US Census. The Town of New Windsor is in the eastern part of the county, bordering the Town of Newburgh and the City of Newburgh. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is located on Route 300 in the Town of New Windsor.