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").
Midland is an unincorporated community in Fauquier County, Virginia, USA. Midland is home to a post office with the local zip code of 22728. Midland is the closest community to the birth place of John Marshall, the longest-serving Chief Justice in Supreme Court history. A small park honors his birthplace, with a marker placed where his home once stood. The county is also designated as part of the John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District. The Warrenton-Fauquier Airport is also situated in Midland. Ross Industries is one of the companies that has its headquarters in Midland. C. M. Crockett Park also has a Midland address. It has Germantown Lake and the archeological sites of Germantown. The park has many facilities available to the public and is often used for county-wide events.