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").
Round Top is a town in Fayette County, Texas, United States. The population was 77 at the 2000 census. Round Top is the home of three visitor-drawing programs: Round Top Antiques Fair — Outdoor gathering of antiques dealers drawing enormous crowds each Spring International Festival — Institute at Round Top - Renowned music institute for young musicians and faculty Shakespeare at Winedale — Shakespeare-in-Performance study program administered by The University of Texas at Austin English Department Round Top is also the home of the oldest building in Fayette County, Moore's Fort, which was moved there from nearby La Grange.