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").
Sperryville is an unincorporated community in Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States. It is home to a number of restaurants uncharacteristic for its size. Many souvenir and produce stands line U.S. Route 211 in Sperryville during weekend tourist season, as it is a gateway to Shenandoah National Park and the popular Old Rag Mountain. The Thornton River runs through Sperryville