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").
North Springfield is an unincorporated community in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. It lies at an altitude of 495 feet (151 m). A post office has been operated in North Springfield since 1832. It is the location of the Stellafane Observatory, which is a National Historic Landmark.