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").
Manchester Center is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Manchester in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. Located at and around the intersections of Vermont Routes 11 and 30 and Historic Vermont Route 7A, it is known for its outlet shopping and upscale boutiques. The population was 2,065 at the 2000 census.