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").
Kirkwood is a farming town located in Colerain Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, in the Lancaster Metro area, in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, near the Chester County border. The zip code is 17536. The latitude of Kirkwood is 39.856N. The longitude is -76.077W. Elevation is 518 feet. The post office in Kirkwood was established in 1856. Kirkwood is home to the trucking company Lester M Prange Inc. Its office is located at 380 Maple Shade Road here.