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").
Schenevus is a hamlet in the Town of Maryland in southeastern Otsego County, New York, USA. According to the 1990 U.S. census, the population was 513. The Schenevus Central School district covers the towns of Maryland, Westford, Milford, Decatur, and, Roseboom. The Schenevus Carousel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. The Schenevus post office covers the 12155 zip code area. It is notable for being the home of Draper Dragons sports teams, and also homes Schenevus Central school. Consisting of under 500 students, K-12.