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").
Toeterville (also Toeter) is an unincorporated community in northwestern Mitchell County, Iowa, United States. It lies along local roads northwest of the city of Osage, the county seat of Mitchell County. Its elevation is 1,194 feet (364 m), and it is located at 43°26′32″N 92°53′26″W / 43.44222°N 92.89056°W / 43.44222; -92.89056 (43.4421886, -92.8904700). Toeterville's post office was established on 1898-02-17 and discontinued on 1985-01-30, when it was attached to the St. Ansgar post office. Although its post office is gone, Toeterville retains its own ZIP Code, 50481.