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").
Aurora is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, USA. The population was 1,850 at the 2000 census. State Highway 135, County Highway 100, and County Highway 110 are three of the main arterial routes in the community.