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").
Robesonia is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,036 at the 2000 census. The majority of the area's population resides out of the borough boundaries. Once famous for its iron furnaces (circa 1777-1845), the town is now supported by large industry. Several of the largest employers include Associated Wholesalers, Inc. , a food distributor, Magnatech International, and Snap-On Tools. The town is also famous for its Pennsylvania German-style pottery, also sometimes called redware. The Robesonia area is served by the Conrad Weiser Area School District and Conrad Weiser High School.